relative clauses.2
Where does the defining relative clause usually come in a sentence?
Comes immediately after the noun it describes. e.g. Children who hate chocolate are unusual. Einstein was a scientist who was misunderstood.
What is a defining relative clause?
It provides essential information that helps us identify which person/thing is being talked about.
What is the opposite of defining relative clauses?
Non defining relative clauses - they use commas in the sentence.
What is WHO used for?
People: e.g, She is an actor WHO makes comedy films. I told you about the woman WHO lives next door.
What is WHERE used for?
Places: e.g. That's the town WHERE we met.
What is WHOSE used for?
Possessions: e.g. That's the you tuber WHOSE highlighters we use. Do you know the boy WHOSE mother is a nurse?
What parts of speech introduce relative clauses?
Relative pronouns (rp.): who, whose, which, that, when, where. There are others too.
What is THAT used for?
THAT can also be used for people/things instead of WHO/WHICH e.g. Who - There is a woman who wants to talk to you. That - There is a woman that wants to talk to you.
What is WHICH used for?
Things: e.g. I can only watch films WHICH are funny. Do you see the cat WHICH is lying on the roof?
What is WHEN used for?
Time: e.g, The teacher wouldn't reply to emails one day WHEN I asked. That day WHEN I met the President.
Choose the correct definition: A library is
a building WHERE you can borrow books.
Choose the correct definition: A waiter is
a man WHO serves drinks and food in a restaurant.
Choose the correct definition: A synonym is
a word WHICH has the same meaning as another word.
Choose the correct definition: A butterfly is
an insect WHICH has colourful wings.
Choose the correct definition: A dictionary
is a book WHERE you can look up words in another language.
Choose the correct definition: A pickpocket
is a person WHO steals purses from pockets and bag.
Choose the correct definition: Spring is
the season of the year WHEN plants begin to grow.
Choose the correct definition: Night refers to
the time of a day WHEN it is dark outside.