5/30 Relative Pronoun Practice

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned previously in the sentence. Examples include who, whom, whose, which, and that.

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

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The relative pronoun 'who' is used to give information about people.

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What is a non-defining relative clause?

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A non-defining relative clause provides additional information about a noun but does not change the overall meaning of the sentence. It is usually set off by commas.

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How many commas are used in a non-defining relative clause at the end of a sentence?

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Only one comma is used before the clause.

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What are the two types of relative clauses?

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The two types of relative clauses are defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses.

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What is a defining relative clause?

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A defining relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies, helping to identify it.

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

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The relative pronoun 'whose' is used to give information about possessions.

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Can 'which' be used for people?

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No, 'which' is typically used for animals and things, not for people.

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

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Defining relative clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence, while non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a defining relative clause.

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.