DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a part of a sentence that gives more information about a noun. It usually starts with words like 'who', 'which', 'that', or 'where'.

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What does 'who' refer to in a relative clause?

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'Who' refers to people in a relative clause.

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What does 'which' refer to in a relative clause?

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'Which' refers to things or animals in a relative clause.

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What does 'that' refer to in a relative clause?

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'That' can refer to people, things, or animals in a relative clause.

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What does 'where' refer to in a relative clause?

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'Where' refers to places in a relative clause.

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How do you combine two sentences using a relative clause?

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You can combine two sentences by adding a relative clause to give more information about a noun.

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Example of a relative clause using 'who'.

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The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister.

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Example of a relative clause using 'which'.

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The book which I borrowed is very interesting.

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Example of a relative clause using 'that'.

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The car that is parked outside is mine.

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Example of a relative clause using 'where'.

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The park where we play is very big.