RELATIVE CLAUSES

Relative clauses describe or give extra information about something.

• true
• false

Can we use relative pronouns like which, that, who ... at the beginning of relative clauses?

• yes
• only in negative sentences
• no
• only in affirmative sentences

Is the information in all relative clauses always essential for understanding the sentence?

• Yes
• No

The relative clauses that give additional information are called 'defining'.

• true
• false

Can we use exactly the same relative pronouns in defining and nondefining relative clauses?

• Yes
• NO

Is the punctuation different for defining and non-defining clauses?

• Yes
• No

Choose the best relative pronouns to complete the sentences: The house _____ I was born was big and spacious.

• which
• who
• where
• whom

My Auntie Betsy, _______________ is a journalist, is coming to visit next week.

• whom
• who
• that
• which

The early 60s, _______________ the Beatles started, was an exciting time in popular culture.

• who
• when
• that
• where

My essay on Shakespeare, _______________ I found quite difficult, got a really good mark.

• that
• which
• when
• whose