Relative Clauses: Who Which

What is a defining relative clause?

• A defining relative clause is a type of relative clause that provides essential information about the noun it modifies.

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that always provides non-essential information.

• A defining relative clause is a type of clause that modifies a verb instead of a noun.

When do we use 'who' in relative clauses?

• When the relative clause is describing a place or location.

• When talking about abstract concepts or ideas.

• When referring to people or personified objects.

• When referring to animals or non-personified objects.

Give an example of a defining relative clause using 'who'.

• The woman who is driving a red car is my teacher.

• The dog who is barking loudly is my dentist.

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

• The child who is playing in the park is my doctor.

Explain the difference between 'who' and 'which' in relative clauses.

• 'Who' is used for inanimate objects, while 'which' is used for living beings in relative clauses.

• 'Who' is used for things, while 'which' is used for people in relative clauses.

• 'Who' is used for animals, while 'which' is used for people in relative clauses.

• 'Who' is used for people, while 'which' is used for things or animals in relative clauses.

Provide a sentence where 'which' is used in a defining relative clause.

• She ate the cake which was delicious.

• I watched the movie which was interesting.

• He drove the car which was fast.

• I read the book which you recommended.

How do defining relative clauses add information to a sentence?

• Defining relative clauses add essential information about a noun in the sentence.

• Defining relative clauses add unnecessary information to a sentence.

• Defining relative clauses add information about an adjective in the sentence.

• Defining relative clauses add information about a verb in the sentence.

Rewrite the sentence 'The book that is on the table is mine' using a defining relative clause.

• The table that the book is on is mine

• The book that is on the table is mine

• The book on the table is mine

• The book that is mine is on the table

In what type of sentences are defining relative clauses commonly found?

• Simple sentences

• Compound sentences

• Run-on sentences

• Complex sentences

Can 'who' be used to refer to things in relative clauses?

• Rarely

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

Create a defining relative clause for the sentence 'The girl is wearing a red dress'.

• that is wearing a red dress

• where is wearing a red dress

• which is wearing a red dress

• who is wearing a red dress