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In the sentence 'The book that I bought yesterday is interesting', what is the relative clause?
In the sentence 'The book that I bought yesterday is interesting', what is the relative clause?
- The book
- Is interesting
- Yesterday
- That I bought yesterday (correct)
Which of the following defines a relative clause?
Which of the following defines a relative clause?
- A clause that expresses a complete thought
- A clause that functions as the main clause in a sentence
- A clause that provides more information about a noun in the main clause (correct)
- A clause that modifies an adverb
Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive relative clause?
Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive relative clause?
- The teacher, who is very kind, helped me with the assignment (correct)
- My sister who lives in Paris is visiting next week
- The car that is parked in the driveway is mine
- The cake that my mom baked is delicious
Which of the following is a noun clause?
Which of the following is a noun clause?
What is the function of the noun clause in the sentence 'I believe whoever finishes first deserves a prize'?
What is the function of the noun clause in the sentence 'I believe whoever finishes first deserves a prize'?
Which of the following is not a noun clause?
Which of the following is not a noun clause?
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Relative Clause
Relative Clause
A clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause, usually introduced by a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
Restrictive Relative Clause
Restrictive Relative Clause
A relative clause that is essential for understanding the meaning of the main clause. It cannot be removed without altering the sentence's meaning.
Non-restrictive Relative Clause
Non-restrictive Relative Clause
A relative clause that provides additional, non-essential information about a noun. It is set off by commas and can be removed without changing the meaning of the main clause.
Noun Clause
Noun Clause
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Subject Noun Clause
Subject Noun Clause
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Object Noun Clause
Object Noun Clause
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Study Notes
Relative Clauses
- The relative clause in the sentence "The book that I bought yesterday is interesting" is "that I bought yesterday."
- Relative clauses provide additional information about a noun and are often introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "which," or "that."
Defining Relative Clauses
- A relative clause is defined as a dependent clause that modifies a noun and typically begins with a relative pronoun.
Non-restrictive Relative Clauses
- A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information about a noun but does not limit or specify it. It is usually set off by commas.
- Example: "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting."
Noun Clauses
- A noun clause is a dependent clause that functions as a noun within a larger sentence structure.
- Common functions of noun clauses include serving as subjects, objects, or complements.
Function of Noun Clauses
- In the sentence "I believe whoever finishes first deserves a prize," the noun clause "whoever finishes first" functions as the object of the verb "believe."
Identifying Non-Noun Clauses
- A noun clause can be distinguished from other types of clauses, such as adjective or adverb clauses.
- An example of a clause that is not a noun clause might include a clause that describes an action or characteristic, focusing on modifying verbs or adjectives instead.
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Test your understanding of relative clauses with this quiz. Identify the relative clause in a given sentence, differentiate between restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses, and enhance your knowledge of complex sentence structures.
