Relative Clauses

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it.

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What is the function of the word 'who' in a relative clause?

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The word 'who' is used to refer to people in relative clauses.

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What is the function of the word 'that' in a relative clause?

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The word 'that' can refer to people, animals, or things in relative clauses.

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What is the function of the word 'whose' in a relative clause?

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The word 'whose' indicates possession in relative clauses.

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What is the function of the word 'which' in a relative clause?

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The word 'which' is used to refer to animals or things, often in non-defining relative clauses.

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Provide an example of a defining relative clause using 'who'.

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The teacher who teaches math is very helpful.

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Provide an example of a defining relative clause using 'that'.

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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Provide an example of a non-defining relative clause using 'which'.

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My car, which is red, is parked outside.

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

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

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How do you punctuate non-defining relative clauses?

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Non-defining relative clauses are separated from the main clause by commas.