Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses

Relative Clauses

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Relative Clauses

A clause is a part of a sentence. A relative clause is usually introduced by a relative pronoun (who, which, that, when, where, or whose).

Relative clauses are often used to define or to add information to nouns and pronouns

Defining/Restrictive Relative Clauses

When a relative clause is used to define what we are talking about, no commas are used. This type of clause is known as defining relative clause or restrictive relative clause.

Non-defining/Non-restrictive Relative Clauses

Non-defining or non-restrictive relative clauses are used to add extra information or make a comment on something or somebody. They do not help define what or who we are talking about.

One or two commas areused in non-defining or non-restrictive relative clauses.

Multiple Choice

Complete the blank space with the correct option.

1. (FMU-SP) He is the man ____________ sings very well

• a) whom

• b) how

• c) which

• d) who

Multiple Choice

Complete the blank space with the correct option.

2. (UFSCar) Go and find the driver ________ arrived here yesterday.

• a) he

• b) who

• c) whose

• d) what

Multiple Choice

Complete the blank space with the correct option.

The television ________ was bought 20 years ago was stolen.

• that

• where

• who

• whose

Multiple Choice

Complete the blank space with the correct option.

The fruit ,_________ isn't fresh, is on the table.

• which

• who

• where

• whose