Relative Clause / Adjective Clause

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it. It usually begins with a relative pronoun such as 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', or 'that'.

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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 and acts as the subject of the relative clause.

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

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The relative pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to people and acts as the object of the relative clause.

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

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The relative pronoun 'whose' indicates possession and can refer to people or things.

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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 animals and things, providing additional information about them.

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

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The relative pronoun 'that' is used to refer to people, animals, or things and can be used in restrictive clauses.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause provides additional, non-essential information about the noun it modifies and is set off by commas.

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How do you identify the antecedent in a relative clause?

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The antecedent is the noun or pronoun that the relative clause modifies, usually found immediately before the relative pronoun.

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Can a relative clause be placed at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, a relative clause can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, but it is less common and usually requires a specific context.