Relative clauses: Defining and Non-defining

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Multiple Choice

If you remove the relative clause in the sentence we just looked at, will the sentence still make sense to you?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

In the example we look at just now, is there a comma before the relative clause?

• Yes

• No

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Multiple Choice

If you remove the relative clause in the sentence we just looked at, will the sentence still make sense to you?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

In the example we looked at just now, is there a comma before the relative clause?

• Yes

• No

Relative clauses with commas are called non-defining relative clauses
Relative clauses without commas are called defining relative clauses

But what exactly is the difference?

Drag and Drop

The good boyfriend is​

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, whereas the bad one is​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Joe

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Why is Joe the good boyfriend?