Non-defining Relative Clause

Non-defining Relative Clause

Definition & Usage

This is merely gives extra information.

It is marked off by commas which separate it from noun, pronoun or noun phrase that it gives information about.

Examples

1. Peter, who lives just down the street, is my classmate.

2. Miss Fion, who is usually very patient, was quite irritable today.

3. Wee Liv stared at the ,many boxes, which were placed on the top of one another.

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Defining Relative Clause

Defining Relative Clause

This is specifies the particular noun it gives information about. It cannot be separated from the noun or pronoun that it defines, so it is not marked off by commas.

Examples

1. This dress which my sister sewed is in the closet.

2. The children who were trapped in the burning were crying for help.

3. Alfred Hitchcock was one of the greatest writers that ever lived.

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Relative Clause

Relative Clause

Definition & Usage
This is known as an adjective clause. It gives information about noun, pronoun or noun phrase in a sentence.

It is usually introduced by a relative pronoun like 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', 'where', 'when', 'how', and 'that'.

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