Relative Clauses and Pronouns

In this video, Ben explains the use of relative pronouns 'which' and 'that' in defining and non-defining relative clauses. He provides a basic understanding of clauses, followed by examples to illustrate the differences between defining and non-defining relative clauses. The video aims to clarify common confusions regarding the use of 'which' and 'that' in sentences.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Sentence structure

• Improving vocabulary

• Relative pronouns 'which' and 'that'

• How to use commas

Why did the speaker decide to make this video?

• To introduce new grammar rules

• To answer viewer questions about 'which' and 'that'

• To discuss punctuation

• To talk about sentence length

What is a clause?

• A single word

• A punctuation mark

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A type of sentence

What does a relative clause provide?

• A new sentence

• Additional information about a noun

• A verb

• Essential information

What is a defining relative clause?

• A clause that starts a sentence

• A clause that provides essential information

• A clause that ends a sentence

• A clause that can be removed without changing the sentence meaning

Which relative pronoun can be used in defining relative clauses?

• Only 'that'

• Neither 'which' nor 'that'

• 'Which' or 'that'

• Only 'which'

What is an example of a defining relative clause?

• The book, which I bought in London, is dull.

• The car, which is fast, is expensive.

• This is the book that I bought in London.

• The apple, which is red, is tasty.

What is a non-defining relative clause?

• A clause that can be removed without changing the sentence meaning

• A clause that ends a sentence

• A clause that starts a sentence

• A clause that provides essential information

Which relative pronoun is used in non-defining relative clauses?

• Only 'that'

• Only 'which'

• 'Which' or 'that'

• Neither 'which' nor 'that'

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

• The book that I bought in London is dull.

• This is the book that I bought in London.

• The book, which I bought in London, is dull.

• The car that is fast is expensive.