An interrupting clause is a phrase that adds extra information to a sentence but doesn't change the sentence's core meaning. These clauses are usually set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.
Here's an example:
- The dog, which was very friendly, wagged its tail.
In this sentence, the interrupting clause is "which was very friendly". It adds extra information about the dog but doesn't change the main idea: the dog wagged its tail.
Here are some other examples of interrupting clauses:
- The car, a bright red sports model, sped past me.
- My friend, who is a talented artist, painted a beautiful portrait.
- The book, a gripping mystery, kept me up all night.
Interrupting clauses can add important details, descriptions, or explanations to a sentence. They can also help to emphasize certain aspects of the sentence.
