Relative Clauses

3C English

Leisure & Entertainment
Grammar: Relative Clause

It is an action movie which is about the Kowloon Walled City.

The action movie, which was released in May, is about the Kowloon Walled City.

What’s the difference?

It is an action moviewhich is about the Kowloon Walled City.

Defining Relative Clause

The information is necessary to

help us identify the subject

It is an action movie.

Without the information, you don’t know which

action movie I’m talking about.

The action movie, whichwas released in May, is about the Kowloon Walled City.

Non-defining Relative Clause

The information is unnecessary,

optional, not essential

The action movie is about the Kowloon Walled City.

Without the information, you can still identify

which action movie I’m talking about.

Multiple Choice

Lisa is the singer, who is from Blackpink.

• Correct

• Incorret

Multiple Choice

Lisa, who is from Blackpink, is a singer

• Correct

• Incorret

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences into non-defining relative clauses:

Tom Cruise has starred in the Mission Impossible series. Tom Cruise is known for his diverse acting range.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences into non-defining relative clauses:

Rihanna is one of the greatest singers of our time. Her powerful vocals captivate audiences.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences into non-defining relative clauses:
Stranger Things has gained praise for its nostalgic 80s themes. It is a hit sci-fi series on Netflix.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences:

It is a groundbreaking sci-fi movie. It won four Academy Awards.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences:
Dwayne Johnson transitioned from wrestling to a successful acting career. Fans affectionately call him The Rock.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences:
Ryan Gosling has appeared in a variety of films. None of the films have failed to entertain audiences.

Open Ended

Rewrite the sentences:
The Lion King is an animated movie about a young lion's journey to reclaim his throne. It is both heartwarming and adventurous.

The action movies, some of which are quite violent, are popular in Hong Kong.

Non-defining Relative Clause

You can add

“none/one/both/some/a few/many/much/most + of”

before the relative pronouns (which & whom)

to show the quantity

Main Meaning: The action movies are popular in Hong Kong.

Extra information: some of the action movies are quite violent.

The action movie is about the Kowloon Walled City, which is rather unusual.

Non-defining Relative Clause

Extra, optional, not essential

information

Refer to the whole sentence,

the situation

It is an action movie which is about the Kowloon Walled City.

The action movie, which was released in May, is about the Kowloon Walled City.

What’s the difference?

What’s the difference?

It is an action movie which is about the Kowloon Walled City.

The action movie, which was released in May, is about the Kowloon Walled City.