Relative Clauses Quiz

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What is the defining feature of a relative clause?

It changes the tense of the main clause
It always comes at the beginning of a sentence
It replaces the subject of the main clause
It adds extra information to a sentence (correct)

Which of the following is a relative pronoun?

And
On
Who (correct)
Is

What is the function of a relative pronoun in a relative clause?

It indicates the end of the sentence
It emphasizes the main clause
It changes the tense of the main clause
It acts as the subject or object of the relative clause (correct)

Which of the following is not a relative pronoun?

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In the sentence 'The book that I bought yesterday is interesting,' the relative clause is used to:

Specify the type of book (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive relative clause?

My sister, who lives in Paris, is a fashion designer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Relative Clause

A clause that provides extra information about a noun or pronoun in the main sentence.

Relative Pronoun

Words like 'who', 'which', and 'that' which connect a relative clause to the main sentence.

Function of a Relative Pronoun

It acts as the subject or object of the relative clause.

Restrictive Relative Clause

A relative clause that is essential to understanding the meaning of the main sentence.

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Non-Restrictive Relative Clause

A relative clause that provides additional but non-essential information about the noun.

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How a Relative Clause Modifies a Noun

A relative clause that modifies a noun by specifying or identifying which particular noun is being referred to.

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Study Notes

Relative Clauses

A relative clause is defined by its ability to provide additional information about a noun in the sentence.
Relative pronouns are used to introduce relative clauses and include words such as: who, which, that, whom, and whose.

Function of Relative Pronouns

The function of a relative pronoun in a relative clause is to replace the noun in the sentence and link the relative clause to the main clause.

Identifying Relative Pronouns

The following are not relative pronouns: me, him, her, us, them.

Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses

In the sentence 'The book that I bought yesterday is interesting,' the relative clause is used to provide essential information about the noun 'book', making it a restrictive relative clause.
A non-restrictive relative clause is used to provide additional, non-essential information about a noun and is typically set off with commas, such as in the sentence: 'The book, which is on the table, is interesting.'

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Test your understanding of relative clauses with this exam. Explore the defining features of relative clauses, identify relative pronouns, and learn about the function of relative pronouns within a relative clause.