STARS WORLD ENGLISH 9 - UNIT 11 - LESSON 3

What is a defining clause?

• A defining clause is a type of main clause that provides additional information about a verb.

• A defining clause is a type of phrase that adds emphasis to a sentence.

• A defining clause is a type of subordinate clause that specifies and restricts the meaning of a noun.

• A defining clause is a type of independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Identify the defining clause: 'The book that I borrowed was interesting.'

• that I borrowed

• I borrowed the book

• the book was interesting

• that I read

Identify the non-defining clause: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

• My brother is visiting

• who lives in New York

• lives in New York

• who is my brother

Which sentence contains a defining clause? 'The car that is parked outside is mine.' or 'My car, which is red, is parked outside.'

• The car parked outside is mine.

• The car, which is parked outside, is mine.

• The car that is parked outside is mine.

• My car that is red is parked outside.

Identify the non-defining clause: 'The teacher, who is very kind, gave us extra time.'

• the teacher who is very kind

• who is very kind

• who gave us extra time

• who is our favorite teacher

What is the purpose of a non-defining clause?

• To indicate the main subject of a sentence.

• To replace a noun in a sentence.

• To define essential characteristics of a noun.

• To provide additional, non-essential information about a noun.

Identify the defining clause: 'Students who study hard will succeed.'

• who will succeed

• Students who study

• study hard will succeed

• who study hard

Which of the following is a non-defining clause? 'The movie, which I watched last night, was thrilling.' or 'The movie that I watched last night was thrilling.'

• The movie, which I will watch tomorrow, is thrilling.

• The movie, which I watched last night, was thrilling.

• The movie that I saw last week was boring.

• The film, which I saw last week, was exciting.

True or False: Non-defining clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence.

• False

• Non-defining clauses can change the meaning of a sentence

• Non-defining clauses are crucial for understanding

• True

Identify the defining clause: 'The house that Jack built is for sale.'

• is for sale

• the house

• that Jack owns

• that Jack built