Relative clauses and pronouns

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun such as 'who', 'which', or 'that'.

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Identify the function of relative pronouns.

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Relative pronouns connect the relative clause to the noun it modifies, providing additional information about that noun.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a type of relative clause that describes or gives more information about a noun.

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Provide an example of an adjective clause in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The book that I borrowed was fascinating', 'that I borrowed' is the adjective clause.

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What is the difference between an adjective clause and an adjective phrase?

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An adjective clause contains a subject and a verb, while an adjective phrase does not; it only includes modifiers.

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Identify the relative pronoun used for people.

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The relative pronoun used for people is 'who'.

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Identify the relative pronoun used for things.

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The relative pronoun used for things is 'which'.

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What is the role of the word 'where' in a sentence?

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'Where' is a relative adverb that introduces a clause providing information about a place.

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What is the role of the word 'when' in a sentence?

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'When' is a relative adverb that introduces a clause providing information about a time.

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How do you punctuate a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause is set off by commas, as it adds extra information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.