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 describes a noun and usually starts with a relative pronoun like 'who', '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 in relative clauses.

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What does the relative pronoun 'whose' indicate?

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The relative pronoun 'whose' indicates possession, showing that something belongs to someone.

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When do we use the relative pronoun 'where'?

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We use 'where' to refer to places in relative clauses.

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

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The purpose of a relative clause is to provide more information about a noun, making the sentence clearer and more detailed.

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Can a relative clause stand alone as a complete sentence?

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No, a relative clause cannot stand alone; it must be connected to an independent clause.

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What is an example of a sentence with a relative clause?

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The book that I borrowed is fascinating.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'that'?

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'Who' is used for people, while 'that' can be used for both people and things.

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How do you punctuate a non-defining relative clause?

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Non-defining relative clauses are separated by commas.

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What is a defining relative clause?

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A defining relative clause gives essential information about the noun it describes and is not set off by commas.