RELATIVE CLAUSES

RELATIVE CLAUSES

RELATIVE PRONOUNS

WHOSE

WHO/WHOM

WHICH

THAT (instead of who/which in defining clauses.)

RELATIVE ADVERBS

WHY

WHERE

WHEN

DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

They give necessary information, essential to the meaning of a clause. - no commas; -relative adverbs and prepositions can be omitted in certain cases; - you can use "that";

Defining relative clauses examples.

I met a woman who/that was from Japan.

Rockall is an island which/that lies near Scotland. ​ Ann stopped the car which/that was driving past. ​ I bought a present (which/that) we would give Susan for Christmas. ​

I bought a jacket which/that was really expensive.

I saw a friend (who/whom/that) I hadn't seen for years.

Defining relative clauses examples.

The beach is the place where she loves spending time. The house (which/that) he was born in has been demolished.

That was the year (when/that) she graduated.​ The reason (why/that) she left her job was that she didn't get on with her boss.

Defining relative clauses examples.

Stevenson is an architect whose designs have won a lot of prizes.

The film was made in the country whose wildlife parks are larger. Who did you go to the cinema with? With whom did you go to the cinema?

NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

They give extra information, not essential to the meaning of a clause. - put in commas; -relative adverbs and prepositions can't be omitted; - no "that";

Defining relative clauses examples.

Jenny Ladd, who has written many successful books, is my favourite writer. My cousin, whom you have just met, is a doctor. His flat, which he bought two years ago, is very modern. The bride, whose wedding dress was designed by Valentino, looked stunning. Stratford, where Shakespeare was born, is a tourist attraction. The best time to visit the island is in May, when it isn't too crowded.

Defining relative clauses examples.

all/most/some/a few/half/none/two of whom/which. He invited a lot of people, all of whom were friends. He has a number of watches, three of which are solid gold.

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