relative clause

What is a relative clause?

• A relative clause is an independent clause.

• A relative clause always starts with a verb.

• A relative clause clarifies a noun in the main clause.

• A relative clause is not connected to the main clause.

Provide an example of a relative clause.

• The book that I love.

• The book that I read.

• The book that I am reading.

• The book where I study.

What is the function of the relative pronoun in a sentence?

• Expression of emotions in the sentence.

• Linking sentences.

• Determining the time of action.

• Clarifying the meaning of words.

How do relative clauses affect the meaning of the main clause?

• Relative clauses completely replace the main clause.

• Relative clauses do not affect the meaning of the main clause.

• Relative clauses always make the meaning of the main clause more complex.

• Relative clauses clarify and change the meaning of the main clause.

Name three relative pronouns.

• where

• when

• which, whose, what

• who

How can relative clauses be used to clarify information?

• Relative clauses clarify information about a noun.

• Relative clauses are used only in interrogative sentences.

• Relative clauses cannot clarify information.

• Relative clauses are always main clauses.

In which case can a relative clause be omitted?

• When it contains information already mentioned earlier.

• When it is not necessary for understanding.

• When it is not related to the main clause.

• When it is necessary for understanding.

How to distinguish a relative clause from other types of clauses?

• A relative clause always comes at the beginning of the sentence.

• A relative clause is always an independent clause.

• A relative clause cannot contain relative pronouns.

• A relative clause specifies a noun and begins with relative pronouns.

Provide an example of a complex sentence with a relative clause.

• The book that I do not read is very boring.

• The book that I read is interesting.

• The book that I am reading is very interesting.

• I am reading a book that is interesting.

Provide an example of a relative clause that can be replaced with 'which'.

• A person who came yesterday left.

• A book that is on the table is interesting.

• A woman that is in the corner is beautiful.

• A boy that was born in 2020 is cute.