Test your knowledge on relative clauses in English grammar, explore how they are related to the main clause, and learn how to use relative pronouns effectively in writing.

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What is the main purpose of relative clauses?

To provide more information about something in the main clause

What common words are often used as relative pronouns in relative clauses?

Who, which, where, when

What can happen if a relative clause is misplaced?

It leads to a misplaced modifier, providing information about the wrong thing

How do relative clauses contribute to writing or speech?

By improving the flow and rhythm of writing or speech Signup and view all the answers

In what form do relative clauses typically appear within a sentence?

Containing a word or phrase common with the main clause Signup and view all the answers

Which type of words can form a sentence on their own?

Clauses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of relative clauses?

To combine thoughts in a sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common relative pronoun used in relative clauses?

'What' Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when a relative clause is misplaced?

It can cause a misplaced modifier Signup and view all the answers

When should 'whose' be used in a relative clause?

To show possession Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as sentences.
Relative clauses are clauses that are related to the main clause of a sentence.
Relative clauses often contain a word or phrase in common with the main clause.
Relative pronouns like 'who', 'which', 'where', and 'when' are commonly used in relative clauses.
Relative clauses can provide more information about something in the main clause.
Misplacing a relative clause can lead to a misplaced modifier, giving information about the wrong thing.
Relative clauses can help combine thoughts in one sentence and improve the flow and rhythm of writing or speech.