Reduced Relative Clauses

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What is a reduced relative clause?

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A reduced relative clause is a shortened form of a relative clause that omits the relative pronoun and the verb 'to be', making the sentence more concise.

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Example of a reduced relative clause: 'The book that was written by the author.'

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Reduced: 'The book written by the author.'

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

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A relative clause provides additional information about a noun, usually introduced by a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.

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How do you identify a relative clause?

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A relative clause usually begins with a relative pronoun and contains a subject and a verb, providing more information about a noun.

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What is the difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause?

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Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun, while non-defining clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Transform the sentence: 'The car that is parked outside is mine.'

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Reduced: 'The car parked outside is mine.'

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What is the role of the relative pronoun in a relative clause?

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The relative pronoun connects the relative clause to the noun it describes and can act as the subject or object of the clause.

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How can you reduce a relative clause that uses 'who'?

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You can remove 'who' and the verb 'to be' to create a reduced form, e.g., 'The teacher who is teaching us' becomes 'The teacher teaching us.'

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What is an example of a non-defining relative clause?

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Example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.' (The clause adds extra information.)

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What happens to the verb in a reduced relative clause?

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The verb is often changed to its present participle form (ending in -ing) or past participle form, depending on the context.