Defining or Non-Defining Relative Clauses

They’re the people who want to buy our house.

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Clare, who I work with, is doing the London marathon this year.

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

They’re the people who she met at Jon’s party.

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

That is the woman who stole my handbag.

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This is the book that I read.

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

My grandmother, who is 86 years old, is coming on holiday with us this year.  

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The car that I drive is a red Mercedes. 

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

My car, which is a Mercedes, can reach speeds of 140 km per hour. 

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Canberra, which is the capital of Australia, is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory

• Defining Relative Clause

• Non-Defining Relative Clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B