Defining Clauses in Gateway to the World B2 Unit 9

What is the main difference between defining and non-defining clauses?

• Defining clauses are non-essential, while non-defining clauses are essential.

• Defining clauses are optional, while non-defining clauses are mandatory.

• Defining clauses provide additional information, while non-defining clauses are essential.

• Defining clauses are essential, while non-defining clauses are non-essential.

In defining clauses, can the relative pronoun be omitted?

• No

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• Yes

Which type of clause provides essential information about the noun it refers to?

• Relative clause

• Adverbial clause

• Independent clause

• Descriptive clause

Is it possible to remove a defining clause without changing the meaning of the sentence?

• Yes

• Rarely

• No

• Sometimes

What punctuation is used to separate non-defining clauses from the rest of the sentence?

• Semicolons

• Exclamation marks

• Commas

• Apostrophes

Do non-defining clauses add essential information to the sentence?

• Occasionally

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

Which type of clause can be removed without changing the core meaning of the sentence?

• Essential clause

• Adverbial clause

• Dependent clause

• Non-restrictive clause

In defining clauses, is the relative pronoun always followed by a verb?

• True

• Only in complex sentences

• Sometimes

• False

Can non-defining clauses be placed at the beginning of a sentence?

• Sometimes

• Only on weekends

• Yes

• No

Which type of clause is set off by commas in a sentence?

• Dependent

• Independent

• Participle

• Appositive