relative clause

Let's define relative clause

When do we use it?

We use relative clauses to clarify which or what kind of things you aredescribing.

Relative clauses

Who, which and that are relative pronouns.

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Use who or that for people, and which or that for things. That is more common than which in a defining relative clause.

When the relative pronoun is the subject of a relative clause, it must be included. Example: He’s someone who likes people.

When the relative pronoun is the object of the relative clause, its use is optional. Example: He’s someone (who) people like.

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Relative clause (pronoun as subject)

Main clause

• She’s a person
• He’s someone
• I want a job
• I like the paintings

• who is never spontaneous.
• that is very competitive.
• which has variety.
• that are in your art gallery.

Relative clause (pronoun as object)

Main clause

1. She’s a person
2. He’s someone
3. I want a job
4. I like the paintings

1. (that) you would like to meet.
2. (who) people usually listen to.
3. (that) I like.
4. (which) you sold.

Let's see the examples ...

• The Achiever is a person who / that wants success.
• The Peacemaker dislikes situations which / that create conflict

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The example of relative pronoun

• The Loyalist is someone (who / that) people can trust.
• The Challenger makes decisions (which / that) other people find difficult to make.

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