RELATIVE CLAUSES 50

Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive relative clause?

• My friend, who is a doctor, lives nearby.

• The car, which is red, belongs to my brother.

• The film that won the award was fantastic.

• The book that I read last night was thrilling.

Which sentence contains an error in the use of the relative clause?

• The dog that barks all night keeps me awake.

• The cat that I adopted loves to play.

• The woman who lives next door is a writer.

• The book that I read is very interesting.

How do relative clauses contribute to the clarity of sentences?

• By providing important information that defines the noun.

• By eliminating all adjectives from the sentence.

• By making the sentence longer and more complex.

• By replacing nouns with vague pronouns.

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

• To modify the verb in the sentence.

• To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun.

• To express a complete thought.

• To connect two independent clauses.

Which sentence best describes the role of relative clauses in writing?

• They complicate sentences unnecessarily.

• They provide additional context and details.

• They are only used in formal writing.

• They should be avoided to keep sentences short.

Which sentence contains a non-restrictive relative clause?

• The teacher who grades our papers is very strict.

• The car parked outside is mine.

• My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

• The book I borrowed is very interesting.

How can relative clauses help avoid ambiguity in sentences?

• By eliminating all adjectives.

• By shortening the length of the sentence.

• By providing context that clarifies the subject matter.

• By using more complex vocabulary.

Which relative pronoun is used to indicate possession in a relative clause?

• That

• Which

• Who

• Who

What are common mistakes in using relative clauses?

• Using 'which' when referring to objects or animals.

• Using 'that' for non-restrictive clauses.

• Using 'who' when referring to objects or animals.

• Using 'who' when referring to people.

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to someone as the object of a relative clause?

• That

• Whom

• Whose

• Who