18 Questions
A restrictive relative clause is necessary to make the meaning of the sentence clear.
True
Nonrestrictive relative clauses are mainly used in spoken language.
False
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be omitted without affecting the understanding of the sentence.
True
Nonrestrictive relative clauses can be used with the pronouns who, whom, or which.
True
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun for nonrestrictive clauses is correct according to formal writing rules.
False
Omitting the relative pronoun in a nonrestrictive clause is grammatically incorrect.
False
In formal tone, 'whom' or 'which' must be used when the preposition is placed before the relative pronoun.
True
Relative pronouns can always be omitted in object relative clauses without changing the meaning.
False
In subject relative clauses, it is acceptable to drop the relative pronoun.
False
When there are two object relative clauses in a row, both relative pronouns can be omitted.
False
Using 'that' as a relative pronoun is always correct and formal.
False
Object relative clauses ending with prepositions do not allow for the omission of the relative pronoun.
True
The relative pronoun 'whom' is more commonly used to refer to people than 'who'.
False
In object relative clauses, 'which' can be used instead of 'who' to convey a more formal tone.
False
The verb in object relative clauses with prepositions agrees with the object, not the subject.
True
The preposition in object relative clauses with prepositions always appears before the relative pronoun.
False
'That' can only refer to people, not things.
False
'Which' and 'who' are usually more formal than 'that', and are often used in speaking.
False
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.
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.
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