Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses.

 







Defining Relative Clauses:


Definition: Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun they modify. They define which specific person, thing, or group is being referred to.


Usage: They are not separated by commas and are crucial for identifying the noun they describe.


  • Example: "The book that I bought yesterday is on the table." (Here, "that I bought yesterday" defines which book is being talked about.) 

Non-Defining Relative Clauses:


Definition: Non-defining relative clauses provide additional information about a noun that is already clearly identified. This additional information is not essential to understanding the main clause.


Usage: They are separated by commas and can be omitted without changing the main meaning of the sentence.


  • Example: "My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York." (Here, "who is a doctor" provides extra information about the brother but does not define which brother is being referred to.) 

Understanding when to use defining versus non-defining relative clauses is crucial for clear and precise communication in English.


Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses.  Drag and Drop Exercise 👇


who
is
football
The
plays
my
boy
cousin.


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