Defining relative clauses

Defining relative clauses

These clauses add an extra piece of information which helps to define the noun more clearly. Notice there are no commas to show the close link between the clause and its subject.

He introduced me to his sister who is retired and lives in America.
(He has more than one sister. This one is retired and lives in America.)

The person who deals with your account is on holiday this week.
(Several people work in the Accounts Department. One of them is on holiday at the moment. She deals with your account.)

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