Relative pronouns and clauses- revision

I love TikTok, which is a great platform for music lovers!

• correct

• incorrect

Last summer they traveled to Rome, that is in Italy.

• correct

• incorrect

I don't like films __________ have unhappy endings.

we use this relative pronoun to talk about things

• whose

• which

• who

• that

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'which' and 'that' when referring to things using relative pronouns.

we use this relative pronoun to talk about possession

• whose

• which

• who

• that

Answer explanation

We use the relative pronoun 'whose' to talk about possession, making it the correct choice in this context.

The book ___ I need is over there.

• that

• which

• who

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that' because it is used to refer to a specific thing or person mentioned before, which fits the context of the sentence where the book needed is being pointed out.

Choose the correct relative pronoun: The house ___ we visited yesterday was beautiful.

• that

• which

• where

Answer explanation

The correct relative pronoun to use in this sentence is 'that' as it refers to a specific house out of many. 'Which' and 'where' are not suitable in this context.

Complete

Her house, ___ we visited yesterday, was beautiful.

Understanding Relative Clauses

There are two main types of relative clauses: defining and non-defining.

Defining relative clauses are necessary for the sentence's meaning, as they specify which noun or thing we are talking about. On the other hand, non-defining relative clauses provide____________information that is not crucial to understanding the main point of the sentence.

What is the impact of using defining and non-defining relative clauses correctly on the quality of writing and effective conveyance of ideas?

• It has no impact on the quality of writing.

• It improves the quality of writing and helps in effective conveyance of ideas.

• It makes writing more confusing and less effective in conveying ideas.

• It only affects the length of the writing.

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