Provide essential information to identify the subject -who or which can be replaced by that. -they don't go between commas. -the pronoun can be omitted when the clause refers to the object of the sentence.
Defining
Provide extra information about a noun -who or which can't be replaced. -they are written between commas.
Non-Defining
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Examples: Michael, who is my best friend, doesn't usually read books.
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Examples: The machine which I bought is broken. The machine that I bought is broken. The machine I bought is broken (pronoun omitted)
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Created on July 15, 2023
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Definig and non-defining relative clauses
Provide essential information to identify the subject -who or which can be replaced by that. -they don't go between commas. -the pronoun can be omitted when the clause refers to the object of the sentence.
Defining
Provide extra information about a noun -who or which can't be replaced. -they are written between commas.
Non-Defining
Lorem ipsum dolor
Examples: Michael, who is my best friend, doesn't usually read books.
Lorem ipsum dolor
Examples: The machine which I bought is broken. The machine that I bought is broken. The machine I bought is broken (pronoun omitted)