Relative Clauses Overview
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Relative Clauses Overview

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What role does the relative pronoun play in subject relative clauses?

  • It introduces a defining adjective phrase.
  • It can be omitted in all cases.
  • It refers to the object of the clause.
  • It takes the place of the subject of the clause. (correct)

    • How can you identify an object relative clause?

  • It takes the place of the object and is followed by a subject + verb. (correct)
  • It takes the place of the subject and is followed by a verb.
  • It always uses the relative pronoun 'who'.
  • It follows the main verb and ends with a period.

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of relative clauses?

  • They usually begin with a relative pronoun.
  • They can be restrictive or nonrestrictive.
  • They can stand alone as independent sentences. (correct)
  • They modify nouns.

    • In a sentence, what does a relative pronoun like 'that' or 'who' typically refer to?

    <p>The same noun that follows it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of relative clauses within a sentence?

    <p>To identify, define, or comment on nouns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example correctly illustrates an object relative clause?

    <p>The book that I read was thrilling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is it appropriate to omit the relative pronoun in a relative clause?

    <p>When it serves as the object of the clause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes restrictive relative clauses from nonrestrictive relative clauses?

    <p>Restrictive clauses provide essential information; nonrestrictive do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which relative pronoun would correctly complete the sentence: 'The girl ___ I sat next to in math class always knew the answers.'?

    <p>that</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the relative pronoun in an object relative clause?

    <p>To replace the object of a preposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses a correct subject relative clause?

    <p>She is the artist that won the award.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the relative pronoun in the sentence: 'The log house where my father grew up was beautiful.'?

    <p>To describe the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses a relative pronoun for a subject clause?

    <p>The car that I drive is blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence contains a correctly reduced relative clause?

    <p>The house on the corner belongs to my aunt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly omits the relative pronoun?

    <p>The teacher I admire most is retiring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following relative pronouns can be correctly omitted in a sentence?

    <p>The man that I saw yesterday was tall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which relative pronoun should be used in a formal context when the preposition is placed before it?

    <p>Whom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the function of the adjective phrase in the sentence: 'Alan Tam, who is the CEO of Dynamix, is a billionaire.'?

    <p>Providing additional information about a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an object relative clause?

    <p>It functions as the object of a verb or preposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is the relative clause used incorrectly?

    <p>That’s the man talking to you about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is 'that' preferred over 'who' in relative clauses?

    <p>In object relative clauses when referring to people or things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen when there are two object relative clauses in a row?

    <p>Only the first relative pronoun can be omitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which relative pronoun functions as an object in the sentence: 'I saw a former professor ___ name I can never remember.'?

    <p>whose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly identifies a restrictive relative clause?

    <p>Students who study hard will succeed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Relative Clauses

    • Relative clauses are dependent clauses used to modify nouns.
    • They function like adjectives, providing further information about the noun they follow.
    • They cannot stand alone as sentences.
    • They often begin with relative pronouns such as who, that, which.
    • The relative pronoun and the modified noun always refer to the same person or thing.

    Subject Relative Clauses

    • Subject relative clauses feature a relative pronoun replacing the subject of the clause.
    • The relative pronoun is followed by a verb.
    • The verb agrees with the noun the clause modifies.

    Object Relative Clauses

    • Object relative clauses feature a relative pronoun replacing the object of the clause.
    • The relative pronoun is followed by a subject and a verb.
    • The verb agrees with the subject.
    • The relative pronouns who, that, which can be omitted in object relative clauses, often in casual speech.

    Object Relative Clauses with Prepositions

    • The relative pronoun replaces the object of a preposition.
    • It is followed by a subject and a verb.
    • The verb agrees with the subject.
    • The preposition can be at the end of the clause or before the relative pronoun for formality.
    • Whom is used instead of who in formal object relative clauses with prepositions.

    Restrictive vs Non-restrictive Relative Clauses

    • Restrictive clauses identify the specific noun being modified.
    • Non-restrictive clauses provide additional information about the noun but do not define it.

    Adjective Phrases

    • Adjective phrases are reduced from clauses with a form of be followed by a prepositional phrase, adjective phrase, continuous verb, passive verb, or a noun (phrase).
    • They are more concise than the full clause.
    • Subject relative clauses with who, which, that can be reduced.
    • Object relative clauses cannot be reduced.

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    This quiz covers the fundamentals of relative clauses, including subject and object relative clauses. It explains how they function to modify nouns and the role of relative pronouns. Test your understanding of these grammatical concepts and their applications.

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