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What is the purpose of a non-defining relative clause?
What is the purpose of a non-defining relative clause?
- To give additional, non-essential information about an already identified subject (correct)
- To confuse the reader by adding unnecessary details
- To provide essential information about the main subject
- To introduce a new subject that is unidentified
How can a non-defining relative clause be identified?
How can a non-defining relative clause be identified?
- It is highlighted in bold font
- It is always enclosed in parentheses
- It is separated by commas (correct)
- It always starts with a dash (—)
When using a relative pronoun, what does 'who' refer to?
When using a relative pronoun, what does 'who' refer to?
- Inanimate objects
- Unidentified persons
- Identified persons (correct)
- 'Who' never refers to a person
Which punctuation mark can be used to set off a non-defining relative clause?
Which punctuation mark can be used to set off a non-defining relative clause?
What is the function of a defining relative clause?
What is the function of a defining relative clause?
When joining sentences with a relative clause, what should be considered important?
When joining sentences with a relative clause, what should be considered important?
In the sentence 'These sportspersons are going to meet the President. ______ performance has been excellent.', which relative pronoun should fill in the blank?
In the sentence 'These sportspersons are going to meet the President. ______ performance has been excellent.', which relative pronoun should fill in the blank?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates a 'hidden' relative pronoun?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates a 'hidden' relative pronoun?
Which type of clause is used in the sentence 'Lencho prayed to God. His eyes see into our minds.'?
Which type of clause is used in the sentence 'Lencho prayed to God. His eyes see into our minds.'?
What is the purpose of using negatives like 'no' or 'not' in sentences?
What is the purpose of using negatives like 'no' or 'not' in sentences?
Which sentence from the text uses a negative word to emphasize an idea?
Which sentence from the text uses a negative word to emphasize an idea?
What is the correct relative pronoun to use in the sentence 'This man cheated me. I trusted him.'?
What is the correct relative pronoun to use in the sentence 'This man cheated me. I trusted him.'?
What is the purpose of asking students to make their own sentences with non-defining relative clauses?
What is the purpose of asking students to make their own sentences with non-defining relative clauses?
In the given text, what does the poet describe as 'a dust of snow'?
In the given text, what does the poet describe as 'a dust of snow'?
How does the poet describe the hemlock tree in the poem?
How does the poet describe the hemlock tree in the poem?
What is the significance of the moment described in the poem?
What is the significance of the moment described in the poem?
How does the poet's mood change after the dust of snow falls on him?
How does the poet's mood change after the dust of snow falls on him?
What lesson can be learned from the poet's experience with the dust of snow?
What lesson can be learned from the poet's experience with the dust of snow?
