Understanding Relative Clauses

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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Identify the relative clause in this sentence: 'The book that I borrowed was fascinating.'

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that I borrowed

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Which relative pronoun would you use to refer to a person? Options: that, who, which

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who

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Rewrite the sentence using a relative clause: 'The car is fast. It belongs to my brother.'

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The car that belongs to my brother is fast.

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What is the function of a relative clause in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about a noun.

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Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The teacher, ___ is very kind, helps us a lot.' Options: whom, that, who, which

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who

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Can a relative clause be omitted from a sentence?

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Yes, a relative clause can be omitted from a sentence.

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What type of relative clause provides essential information?

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Defining relative clause

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Transform this sentence into one with a relative clause: 'She is a talented musician. She plays the piano.'

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She is a talented musician who plays the piano.

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Explain the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses.

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Defining relative clauses are essential for identifying the noun, while non-defining relative clauses provide extra, non-essential information.