F4_Defining and Non-Defining Clauses

Which sentence uses a defining relative clause?

• The book, which is on the table, is mine.

• The student who studies hard will succeed.

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

• The movie, which I watched yesterday, was great.

Answer explanation

A defining relative clause provides essential information that specifies which noun is being referred to. Here, "who studies hard" specifies which student is being discussed.

Identify the defining relative clause in this sentence: "The teacher who is teaching us English is very kind."

• The teacher

• is teaching us English

• who is teaching us English

• very kind

Answer explanation

• The clause "who is teaching us English" is defining because it identifies which teacher is being talked about.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• I have a friend that speaks three languages.

• I have a friend, that speaks three languages.

• I have a friend, who speaks three languages.

• I have a friend who speaks three languages.

Answer explanation

The answer correctly uses a defining relative clause without a comma. It specifies which friend is being referred to.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The book ___ was on the table is mine."

• that

• who

• when

• whom

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a defining relative clause:

• My sister, who loves chocolate, is coming over.

• The car that is parked outside is mine.

• The cat, which is very friendly, is sleeping.

• This book, which I borrowed, is interesting.

Which sentence uses a non-defining relative clause?

• The movie that I saw was fantastic.

• My uncle, who lives in Canada, is visiting.

• The book that I read was thrilling.

• The person who called me is my friend.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Paris, which is the capital of France, is beautiful.

• Paris that is the capital of France is beautiful.

• Paris which is the capital of France is beautiful.

• Paris, that is the capital of France, is beautiful.

Complete the sentence with a non-defining relative clause: "My friend, ___ is a great cook, made dinner for us."

• who

• that

• which

• when

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a non-defining relative clause:

• The book that I lent you is on the table.

• My grandmother, who is 85, still goes for walks.

• The car that I bought is very fast.

• The house which is next door is for sale.

Which sentence uses both defining and non-defining relative clauses?

• My brother, who lives abroad, is a chef that specializes in Italian cuisine.

• The dog that barked last night is very friendly.

• The teacher who gave us homework is absent today.

• I visited the museum, which was fascinating, last weekend.