Which sentence uses a restrictive relative clause?

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A My math teacher, who loves calculus, gave us extra credit today.
B The book that you lent me last week was incredibly suspenseful.
C The Eiffel Tower, which is located in Paris, was built in 1889.
D Our old family car, which frequently breaks down, needs a new battery.

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Answer: B. The book that you lent me last week was incredibly suspenseful.

A restrictive clause provides essential information that limits or defines the noun. Without the phrase "that you lent me last week," we wouldn't know which specific book is being discussed. Non-restrictive clauses (the other choices) just add extra info and are set off by commas.

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