Quiz on Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses

What type of relative clause provides essential information about a noun?

• Defining relative clauses

• Non-defining relative clauses

• Independent clauses

• Adverbial clauses

Which relative pronoun can be used in defining relative clauses?

• That

• Which

• Whom

• Where

In non-defining relative clauses, what punctuation is used?

• Commas

• Colons

• Periods

• Semicolons

Which of the following is an example of a non-defining relative clause?

• The sound that we hear can affect our mood.

• The microphone, whose sensitivity is very high, captures even the faintest sounds.

• A sound that is above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing damage.

• People who enjoy loud music often experience hearing loss.

What is the main function of a defining relative clause?

• To provide extra information

• To clarify the main subject

• To give essential information

• To summarize the sentence

Which relative pronoun cannot be used in non-defining clauses?

• Whose

• That

• Which

• Who

What type of information do non-defining relative clauses provide?

• Extra information

• Ambiguous information

• Conflicting information

• Essential information

Which of the following sentences contains a defining relative clause?

• The bell, whose sound is famous worldwide, has been ringing for centuries.

• The ocean, where many marine animals rely on sound, can be a noisy environment.

• The frequencies that whales use to communicate can travel for miles underwater.

• The piano, which produces both soft and loud sounds, is a versatile musical instrument.

Which relative pronoun is used to show possession?

• Who

• Whose

• Which

• That

What is the structure of a non-defining relative clause?

• [Main clause] + [relative pronoun + non-defining clause]

• [Main clause] + [rest of the sentence]

• [Relative pronoun + defining clause] + [Main clause]

• [Main clause], + [relative pronoun + non-defining clause], + [rest of the sentence]