Relatives Clauses

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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, providing additional information about it.

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What is the function of 'who' in a relative clause?

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

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What is the function of 'whose' in a relative clause?

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The word 'whose' indicates possession in relative clauses.

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What is the function of 'which' in a relative clause?

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The word 'which' is used to provide additional information about things or animals.

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What is the function of 'that' in a relative clause?

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The word 'that' is used to introduce essential relative clauses, providing necessary information.

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How do you use 'when' in a relative clause?

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The word 'when' is used to refer to time in relative clauses.

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How do you use 'where' in a relative clause?

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The word 'where' is used to refer to places in relative clauses.

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

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'Which' is used for non-essential clauses, while 'that' is used for essential clauses.

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Can relative clauses be omitted?

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Yes, non-essential relative clauses can be omitted without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is an essential relative clause?

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An essential relative clause provides information that is crucial to the meaning of the sentence.