DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a part of a sentence that describes a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.

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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'which'?

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The relative pronoun 'which' is used to refer to things or animals in relative clauses.

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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'who'?

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The relative pronoun 'who' is used to refer to people in relative clauses.

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

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The relative pronoun 'that' can refer to people, things, or animals in relative clauses.

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When do we use 'where' in a relative clause?

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We use 'where' to refer to places in relative clauses.

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Can a relative clause be omitted?

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Yes, a relative clause can be omitted if it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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What is an example of a defining relative clause?

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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What is an example of a non-defining relative clause?

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

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What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?

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Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun, while non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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What cannot go in the space: 'The mountain ____ we climbed yesterday was the highest mountain in Britain!'?

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The correct answer is 'which'.