Mastering Relative Pronouns and Their Clauses

The video tutorial explains the concept of relative pronouns and their role in forming relative clauses. It distinguishes between restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses, providing examples for each. The tutorial also discusses the appropriate use of relative pronouns like 'who' and 'that' in both formal and informal contexts, helping viewers understand how to use them correctly in sentences.

What is the main issue Robin is facing in her love letter?

• Choosing the right relative pronoun

• Finding the right words to express her feelings

• Deciding whether to send the letter

• Writing in cursive

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

• A clause that starts with 'which'

• A clause that is separated by a comma

• A clause that provides non-essential information

• A clause that provides crucial information

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Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?

• Whom

• Who

• When

• What

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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In the sentence 'This is the guy who has captured Robin's heart,' what role does 'who' play?

• Subject of the clause

• Main clause

• Object of the clause

• Antecedent

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Why might we omit the relative pronoun 'that' in a sentence?

• To make the sentence more formal

• To make the sentence less formal

• To add more information

• To change the meaning of the sentence

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

• A clause that provides essential information

• A clause that is not separated by a comma

• A clause that provides non-essential information

• A clause that starts with 'that'

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Which relative pronoun is commonly used to start non-restrictive relative clauses?

• Which

• Who

• Whom

• That

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In the sentence 'Robin's love letter, which was twenty pages long, wouldn’t fit into her crush’s locker,' what does the non-restrictive clause provide?

• A restrictive clause

• The main idea

• Non-essential information

• Essential information

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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When speaking informally about people in restrictive clauses, which relative pronouns can be used?

• Whom or which

• That or which

• Who or which

• That or who

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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In formal speech, which relative pronoun should be used when referring to a specific person?

• That

• Which

• Whom

• Who

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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