Defining & Non-defining Relative Clauses

They’re the people who want to buy our house

• Defining

• Non-defining

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Clare, who I work with, is doing the London marathon this year

• Defining

• Non-defining

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Allen, that scored three goals in the first game, was the only player to perform well.

• Correct sentence

• Incorrect Sentence

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Doctors use the testing kit for regular screening for lung and stomach cancers, which account for 70% of cancers treated in the western world.

• You can also use THAT

• You cannot use THAT

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CCSS.L.3.1A

His brother who works at the supermarket is a friend of mine.

• You can also use THAT

• You cannot use THAT

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

It’s hoped that we will raise £10,000 for local charities which help the homeless.

• You can also use THAT

• You cannot use THAT

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CCSS.L.3.1A

We had a lovely meal at the place which Phil recommended

• Defining

• Non-defining

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We want to see the new Tom Carter film, which was released on Friday.

• Defining

• Non-defining

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The house whose doors are shuttered is rumored to be haunted

• Defining

• Non-defining

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A defining relative clause is easy to identify because

• It has commas

• It doesn´t have commas

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B