Relative clause

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it.

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What is the function of the word 'whose' in a sentence?

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'Whose' is a relative pronoun used to indicate possession, linking the noun it modifies to the owner.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom' as a relative pronoun.

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Marie, whom I met at the party, called me last night.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What type of information does a relative clause provide?

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A relative clause provides additional information about a noun or pronoun, often specifying or clarifying it.

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What is the role of the relative pronoun 'that'?

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'That' is used to introduce restrictive relative clauses, which provide essential information about the noun.

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Can a relative clause be omitted from a sentence?

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Yes, a non-restrictive relative clause can be omitted without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause is essential to the meaning of the sentence and cannot be removed without altering the sentence's meaning.

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information that can be omitted without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a restrictive relative clause.

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The book that I borrowed from you is excellent.