Defining & Non-defining Relative clauses

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

• My car, which is blue, is parked outside.

• The car that I bought last year is red.

• I saw a movie that was really good.

• The book which I read was fascinating.

What is an example of a sentence with both defining and non-defining relative clauses?

• The teacher who teaches math, who is very strict, gave us a lot of homework.

• The book that I read yesterday was fascinating.

• The car which is parked outside belongs to my neighbor.

• The dog that barks loudly is very friendly.

Can defining relative clauses be omitted?

• Yes, defining relative clauses can be omitted if the meaning is still clear.

• No, defining relative clauses cannot be omitted under any circumstances.

• Yes, but only in informal writing contexts.

• No, they are essential for the sentence structure.

What is the function of the word 'whose' in relative clauses?

• To indicate possession in relative clauses.

• To introduce a question in a sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To provide additional information about a noun.

What is an example of a defining relative clause?

• The students who study hard will pass the exam.

• The students, who study hard, will pass the exam.

• The students that study hard will pass the exam.

• The students studying hard will pass the exam.

What is the function of the word 'that' in relative clauses?

• To introduce a question

• To refer to people, animals, or things in defining relative clauses

• To indicate possession

• To connect two independent clauses

What is the function of the word 'which' in relative clauses?

• The word 'which' is used to refer to animals and things in relative clauses.

• The word 'which' is used to refer to people in relative clauses.

• The word 'which' is used to indicate a choice between options.

• The word 'which' is used to express a condition in relative clauses.

How do you identify a relative clause in a sentence?

• A relative clause usually begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun.

• A relative clause is always at the beginning of a sentence.

• A relative clause can only be identified by its length.

• A relative clause must contain at least two verbs.

What is the importance of relative clauses in writing?

• They simplify sentences and make them easier to read.

• They help to add detail and complexity to sentences, making writing more informative and engaging.

• They are used to create run-on sentences.

• They eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

What is a defining relative clause?

• A clause that provides non-essential information about a noun.

• A clause that provides essential information about the noun it modifies.

• A clause that is always set off by commas.

• A clause that can only modify verbs.