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A restrictive relative clause is necessary to make the meaning of the sentence clear.
A restrictive relative clause is necessary to make the meaning of the sentence clear.
True (A)
Nonrestrictive relative clauses are mainly used in spoken language.
Nonrestrictive relative clauses are mainly used in spoken language.
False (B)
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be omitted without affecting the understanding of the sentence.
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be omitted without affecting the understanding of the sentence.
True (A)
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be used with the pronouns who, whom, or which.
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be used with the pronouns who, whom, or which.
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun for nonrestrictive clauses is correct according to formal writing rules.
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun for nonrestrictive clauses is correct according to formal writing rules.
Omitting the relative pronoun in a nonrestrictive clause is grammatically incorrect.
Omitting the relative pronoun in a nonrestrictive clause is grammatically incorrect.
In formal tone, 'whom' or 'which' must be used when the preposition is placed before the relative pronoun.
In formal tone, 'whom' or 'which' must be used when the preposition is placed before the relative pronoun.
Relative pronouns can always be omitted in object relative clauses without changing the meaning.
Relative pronouns can always be omitted in object relative clauses without changing the meaning.
In subject relative clauses, it is acceptable to drop the relative pronoun.
In subject relative clauses, it is acceptable to drop the relative pronoun.
When there are two object relative clauses in a row, both relative pronouns can be omitted.
When there are two object relative clauses in a row, both relative pronouns can be omitted.
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun is always correct and formal.
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun is always correct and formal.
Object relative clauses ending with prepositions do not allow for the omission of the relative pronoun.
Object relative clauses ending with prepositions do not allow for the omission of the relative pronoun.
The relative pronoun 'whom' is more commonly used to refer to people than 'who'.
The relative pronoun 'whom' is more commonly used to refer to people than 'who'.
In object relative clauses, 'which' can be used instead of 'who' to convey a more formal tone.
In object relative clauses, 'which' can be used instead of 'who' to convey a more formal tone.
The verb in object relative clauses with prepositions agrees with the object, not the subject.
The verb in object relative clauses with prepositions agrees with the object, not the subject.
The preposition in object relative clauses with prepositions always appears before the relative pronoun.
The preposition in object relative clauses with prepositions always appears before the relative pronoun.
'That' can only refer to people, not things.
'That' can only refer to people, not things.
'Which' and 'who' are usually more formal than 'that', and are often used in speaking.
'Which' and 'who' are usually more formal than 'that', and are often used in speaking.
Flashcards
Restrictive Relative Clause
Restrictive Relative Clause
A clause crucial for sentence meaning; its absence changes meaning.
Nonrestrictive Relative Clause
Nonrestrictive Relative Clause
A clause that provides extra information, not crucial for meaning.
Omitting Nonrestrictive Relative Pronouns
Omitting Nonrestrictive Relative Pronouns
Acceptable in nonrestrictive clauses; doesn't affect the overall meaning.
'Whom'/'Which'/'Who'
'Whom'/'Which'/'Who'
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'That' in Nonrestrictive Clauses
'That' in Nonrestrictive Clauses
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Preposition Placement (Relative Pronouns)
Preposition Placement (Relative Pronouns)
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Omitting Relative Pronouns (Object Relative Clauses)
Omitting Relative Pronouns (Object Relative Clauses)
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Omitting Relative Pronouns (Subject Relative Clauses)
Omitting Relative Pronouns (Subject Relative Clauses)
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Multiple Object Relative Clauses
Multiple Object Relative Clauses
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'That' as a Relative Pronoun (Generality)
'That' as a Relative Pronoun (Generality)
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Object Relative Clauses with Prepositions
Object Relative Clauses with Prepositions
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'Whom' vs. 'Who' (Common Use)
'Whom' vs. 'Who' (Common Use)
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'Which' and Relative Pronouns
'Which' and Relative Pronouns
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Relative Pronoun Agreement (Object Clauses)
Relative Pronoun Agreement (Object Clauses)
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Preposition Position (Object with Relative Clauses)
Preposition Position (Object with Relative Clauses)
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'That' Applicability
'That' Applicability
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'Which' and 'Who' (Formality)
'Which' and 'Who' (Formality)
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Study Notes
Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Relative Clauses
- A restrictive relative clause is necessary to make the meaning of the sentence clear.
- Nonrestrictive relative clauses are mainly used in spoken language and can be omitted without affecting the understanding of the sentence.
Using Relative Pronouns
- Nonrestrictive clauses can use the pronouns who, whom, or which.
- 'That' can be used as a relative pronoun for nonrestrictive clauses in formal writing.
- In formal tone, 'whom' or 'which' must be used when the preposition is placed before the relative pronoun.
- 'Whom' is more commonly used to refer to people than 'who'.
Omitting Relative Pronouns
- In object relative clauses, the relative pronoun can always be omitted without changing the meaning.
- In subject relative clauses, it is acceptable to drop the relative pronoun.
- When there are two object relative clauses in a row, both relative pronouns can be omitted.
- Object relative clauses ending with prepositions do not allow for the omission of the relative pronoun.
Formal Tone and Agreement
- 'Which' can be used instead of 'who' to convey a more formal tone in object relative clauses.
- The verb in object relative clauses with prepositions agrees with the object, not the subject.
- The preposition in object relative clauses with prepositions always appears before the relative pronoun.
- 'That' can only refer to things, not people.
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This quiz addresses the concept of relative clauses, specifically focusing on the difference between restrictive (defining) and non-restrictive relative clauses. It explains how restrictive clauses are necessary for clear sentence meaning and how they distinguish nouns.
