Phrases, clauses, and sentences. (relative clauses)

It may form part of a sentence or it may be a complete sentence.

It does not contain a subject and a verb.

A group of words that includes a subject and a verb to form a simple sentence or only part of a sentence.

A group of words that makes a statement, asks a question, or expresses a command, wish, or exclamation.

A group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not form a complete sentence.

Relative clauses give us information about the person or thing mentioned in the sentence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose the type of relative clause that does not exist.

• Defining

• Non defining

• Clarifying

Defining relative clauses...

• Give essential information that tells us who or what we are talking about.

• Give extra information about who or what we are talking about.

Non defining relative clauses...

• Give essential information that tells us who or what we are talking about.

• Give extra information about who or what we are talking about.

"John's mother, who lives in Scotland, has 6 grandchildren"

is an example of a...

• defining relative clause

• non defining relative clause