Relative Clauses

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What is a Defining Relative Clause?

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A Defining Relative Clause gives essential information about a person, thing, or place. It helps to identify which specific person or thing we are talking about.

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What is a Non-defining Relative Clause?

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A Non-defining Relative Clause adds extra information about a person, thing, or place but is not essential to understand the sentence.

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What is a Relative Pronoun?

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A Relative Pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause. Common relative pronouns include 'who', 'which', and 'that'.

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When is a Relative Pronoun necessary?

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A Relative Pronoun is necessary when it helps to identify or specify the noun it refers to in the sentence.

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Give an example of a Defining Relative Clause.

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The book that I read was exciting.

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Give an example of a Non-defining Relative Clause.

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My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

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What does the word 'which' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'which' is used to refer to things or animals in a relative clause.

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What does the word 'who' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'who' is used to refer to people in a relative clause.

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What is the purpose of a Relative Clause?

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The purpose of a Relative Clause is to provide more information about a noun in the sentence.

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Can a Relative Clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a Relative Clause cannot stand alone; it needs to be connected to a main clause.