Relative Clauses and Their Usage

This video tutorial explains defining and non-defining clauses in English. It covers the differences between them, their usage, and the role of relative pronouns. The video also provides examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding.

What is a clause?

• A group of words containing a subject and a verb.

• A group of words without a subject and a verb.

• A single word that forms a sentence.

• A punctuation mark used in sentences.

Which of the following is a defining relative clause?

• My uncle, who is a dentist, treated me.

• The dentist who treated me is my uncle.

• My uncle, who treated me, is a dentist.

• The dentist, who treated me, is my uncle.

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

• Defining clauses are always separated by commas, while non-defining clauses are not.

• Defining clauses can only be used with people, while non-defining clauses can be used with things.

• Defining clauses are used in formal writing, while non-defining clauses are used in informal writing.

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

Which sentence correctly uses a non-defining relative clause?

• My brother who lives in Scotland is a doctor.

• My brother, who lives in Scotland, is a doctor.

• The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

• The woman, who lives next door, is a doctor.

In which case can the relative pronoun 'that' be omitted?

• In both defining and non-defining relative clauses.

• In non-defining relative clauses.

• When it is the subject of the clause.

• When it is the object of the clause.

Which relative pronoun is used to indicate possession?

• Whose

• Whom

• Which

• Who

Which sentence correctly uses a defining relative clause?

• The book, which I borrowed, is interesting.

• The book that I borrowed is interesting.

• The book, that I borrowed, is interesting.

• The book which I borrowed, is interesting.

Which sentence correctly uses a preposition at the end of a defining relative clause?

• The project for that he is responsible.

• The project that he is responsible for.

• The project which he is responsible for.

• The project for which he is responsible.

In formal English, where is the preposition placed in a relative clause?

• It can be placed anywhere.

• At the beginning of the clause.

• In the middle of the clause.

• At the end of the clause.

Which sentence is correct in formal English?

• The room that the meeting was held in was too small.

• The room in which the meeting was held was too small.

• The room in that the meeting was held was too small.

• The room which the meeting was held in was too small.