Relative Clauses

Made by: Maryam Al Shauibi

Lesson: Relative Clauses

Grade: 9

Time to answer: 30 minutes

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It is an easy quiz. You will have 30 minutes to answer the questions.

You will have multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, open-ended, and drawing questions.

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What is a relative clause?

• A relative clause is a type of independent clause that stands alone as a complete sentence.

• A relative clause is a type of main clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the subordinate clause.

• A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It usually begins with a relative pronoun (such as who, whom, whose, which, or that) or a relative adverb (such as when, where, or why).

• A relative clause is a type of adverbial clause that modifies a verb in the main clause.

Give an example of a relative clause.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• The man who is wearing a blue shirt is my brother.

• I like to eat pizza for dinner.

• She went to the store to buy some groceries.

What is the function of a relative clause in a sentence?

• The function of a relative clause in a sentence is to provide additional information about a noun in the main clause.

• To express the main idea of the sentence

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide a conclusion for the main clause

What are the different two types of relative clauses?

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What is the relative pronoun best used in the sentence? "She is the girl (a)   won the competition"

Fill in the blank: By using a relative clause, fill in the gab: The book (a)   is on the table is mine.

Write down your answer: Identify the relative clause in the following sentence: "The girl who won the race is my friend."