Identifying & Non-Identifying Relative Clauses

The tall man who is standing over there is John's father.

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

• Identifying Relative Clause

Ann, who is married to Martin, has just found a new job.

• Identifying Relative Clause

• Non-Identifying Relative Clause

The man who stole my car has been arrested by the police.

• Identifying Relative Clause

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

This is the hotel car part where I left my car.

• Identifying Relative Clause

• Non-Identifying Relative Clause

My neighbour, who is almost 80, is thinking of going abroad.

• Non-Identifying Relative Clause

• Identifying Relative Clause

The tablet which you see on the table cost me 300 euro.

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

• Identifying Relative Clause

My aunt, who is a teacher, lives abroad.

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

• Identifying Relative Clause

People who take physical exercise lead healthy lives.

• Identifying Relative Clause

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

The boys who stood first in the examination were given prizes.

• Identifying Relative Clause

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

John, who stood first in the examination, was given a prize.

• Non- Identifying Relative Clause

• Identifying Relative Clause