Understanding Relative Clauses in English Grammar

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Relative clauses use relative pronouns like 'what', 'where', and 'why'.

False

The common link between clauses in relative clauses can only be a noun, not a verb phrase.

False

Relative clauses provide less information about something in the main clause.

False

Relative clauses do not help in improving the flow of writing or speech.

False

Relative pronouns like 'whose' are not used with possessives in relative clauses.

False

Study Notes

  • Clauses are groups of words that can form a sentence on their own.
  • Relative clauses are clauses that are related to the main clause in a sentence.
  • Relative clauses often use relative pronouns like 'who', 'which', 'where', and 'when'.
  • In relative clauses, the common link between clauses can be a noun or a verb phrase.
  • Relative clauses provide more information about something in the main clause.
  • Relative clauses help in combining thoughts in a sentence and improving the flow of writing or speech.
  • Relative pronouns like 'whose' are used with possessives in relative clauses.
  • Misplacing a relative clause can lead to a misplaced modifier, giving information about the wrong thing.

Learn about relative clauses, which provide additional information about something in the main clause of a sentence. Discover how relative pronouns like 'who', 'which', and 'where' are used to link clauses together effectively.

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