Defining & Non-defining Relative Clause

The village where I grew up is very small.

• It is a non-defining relative clause

• It is a defining relative clause

Lady Gaga, who is a well-known pop star, is only 24 years old.

• It is a defining relative clause

• It is a non-defining relative clause

They’re the people who want to buy our house

• Defining

• Non-defining

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

• Defining

• Non-defining

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

• Defining

• Non-defining

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• Defining relative clause

• Non-defining relative clause

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

• Defining relative clause

• Non-defining relative clause

Her car, which was very old, broke down after just five miles.

• Defining relative clause

• Non-defining relative clause

She’s now playing a woman whose son was killed in the First World War.

• Defining relative clause

• Non-defining relative clause

She's the woman who cuts my hair.

• Defining relative clause

• Non-defining relative clause