Relative Clause

What is the primary function of a relative clause?

• To change the subject of a sentence

• • To add extra information about a noun

• To form a question

• To create a new sentence

Which relative pronoun is used in formal contexts to refer to people?

• Who

• Whose

• Whom

• That

What distinguishes a non-restrictive clause from a restrictive clause?

• Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas.

• Non-restrictive clauses provide essential information.

• Non-restrictive clauses can stand alone.

• Non-restrictive clauses refer to subjects only.

Which relative pronoun can refer to both people and things?

• Who

• Whose

• Whom

• That

What type of relative clause provides essential information to identify a noun?

• Non-restrictive

• Restrictive

• Dependent

• Independent

Which relative pronoun is used to indicate possession?

• Whose

• Who

• That

• Whom

What type of relative clause is used to provide extra, non-essential information?

• Restrictive

• Independent

• • Dependent

• Non-restrictive

What does a relative clause typically begin with?

• A conjunction

• A relative pronoun

• A preposition

• An adverb

What punctuation is typically used with restrictive relative clauses?

• ;

• :

• ,

• No punctuation is needed

Choose the correct relative pronoun: "The musician _____ plays the guitar is my brother."

• • Who

• Which

• Whom

• That