Non-Defining Relative Clauses Overview

The video tutorial begins with a personal story to introduce the concept of non-defining relative clauses. It explains how these clauses provide additional, non-essential information in a sentence without altering its core meaning. The tutorial provides examples of sentences using non-defining relative clauses, emphasizing the use of commas for clarity and the correct use of relative pronouns like 'which' and 'who'. The video concludes with practice exercises, encouraging viewers to apply their knowledge by writing sentences with non-defining relative clauses.

What is one of the shared interests between the speaker and her boyfriend?

• Playing football

• Visiting museums

• Cooking together

• Reading books

What is the speaker's boyfriend's profession?

• Artist

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Engineer

What is the speaker's boyfriend's hobby on Saturday mornings?

• Playing tennis

• Teaching children to play football

• Going to the gym

• Painting

What is the speaker's boyfriend's eye color?

• Green

• Brown

• Hazel

• Blue

What is the speaker's boyfriend's personality trait mentioned?

• Quiet

• Funny

• Serious

• Shy

What is the speaker's boyfriend's favorite activity?

• Going to concerts

• Cooking

• Visiting museums

• Playing video games

What is the main purpose of a non-defining relative clause?

• To change the meaning of a sentence

• To add essential information

• To provide additional, non-essential details

• To replace the main clause

Which type of clause is used to add essential information to a sentence?

• Non-defining relative clause

• Main clause

• Subordinate clause

• Defining relative clause

In a sentence with a non-defining relative clause, where is the clause typically placed?

• At the beginning of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence

• In the middle of the main clause, after the subject

• Before the main clause

What is the main clause in the sentence: 'The meal, which is vegetarian, is delicious'?

• Which is vegetarian

• Is delicious

• The meal is delicious

• The meal, which is vegetarian