Relative Clauses

What is a defining relative clause?

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that modifies a verb instead of a noun.

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that can be omitted without changing the meaning of the sentence.

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that provides non-essential information about the noun it modifies.

• A defining relative clause is a type of relative clause that provides essential information about the noun it modifies. It cannot be omitted without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Give an example of a defining relative clause.

• The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• I like to eat pizza with extra cheese.

• She went to the store to buy some groceries.

What is the purpose of a defining relative clause?

• To provide non-essential information about the noun

• To confuse the reader

• The purpose of a defining relative clause is to provide essential information about the noun it modifies, without which the meaning of the sentence would be unclear.

• To add unnecessary details to the sentence

What is a non-defining relative clause?

• A non-defining relative clause is a type of relative clause that provides additional information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It is usually set off by commas.

• A non-defining relative clause is a type of clause that is never set off by commas.

• A non-defining relative clause is a type of clause that is always essential to the meaning of the sentence.

• A non-defining relative clause is a type of clause that completely changes the meaning of the sentence.

Provide an example of a non-defining relative clause.

• The restaurant, where we had dinner, was very crowded.

• The movie, that I watched last night, was really good.

• The book, which I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.

• The dog, who is very friendly, greeted me at the door.

What is the difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause?

• A defining relative clause provides non-essential information, while a non-defining relative clause provides essential information.

• A defining relative clause is used for non-essential information, while a non-defining relative clause is used for essential information.

• A defining relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies, while a non-defining relative clause provides additional, non-essential information.

• A defining relative clause modifies a verb, while a non-defining relative clause modifies a noun.

When do we use a defining relative clause?

• We use a defining relative clause to provide essential information about the noun it modifies, without which the meaning of the sentence would be unclear.

• We use a defining relative clause to provide unnecessary information about the noun it modifies.

• We use a defining relative clause to add non-essential details to the sentence.

• We use a defining relative clause to confuse the meaning of the sentence.

What punctuation is used to separate a non-defining relative clause from the rest of the sentence?

• A pair of parentheses

• A pair of commas is used to separate a non-defining relative clause from the rest of the sentence.

• A dash

• A semicolon

Can a non-defining relative clause be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning?

• Yes

• Yes, but only if the sentence is rewritten in a different tense

• No, the removal of a non-defining relative clause always alters the meaning of the sentence

• No, it is impossible to remove a non-defining relative clause without changing the meaning