Relative Clauses: Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive 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 connects it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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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. It usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses provide essential information about the noun they modify, while non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Identify the relative pronoun in this sentence: 'The book that I borrowed was fascinating.'

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The relative pronoun is 'that'.

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Identify the relative clause in this sentence: 'The teacher who helped me is retiring.'

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The relative clause is 'who helped me'.

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What punctuation is used to set off non-restrictive clauses?

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Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.

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Provide an example of a restrictive clause.

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An example of a restrictive clause is: 'The car that is parked outside is mine.'

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive clause.

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An example of a non-restrictive clause is: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.'

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What is the function of a relative clause in a sentence?

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The function of a relative clause is to provide more information about a noun or pronoun, helping to clarify or specify it.

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How can you identify a non-restrictive clause in a sentence?

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A non-restrictive clause can be identified by its use of commas and the fact that it can be removed from the sentence without changing the main meaning.