We use relative clauses to join two sentences, or to give
more information about something.
Types of relative clauses:
The relative clauses can be roughly classified into two.
1. Defining relative clause:
A defining relative clause tells which noun we are talking
about:
·
I like the boy who paints.
(If I don't say ‘who paints '; then it is not clear know
which boy I mean).
2. Non-defining relative clause:
A non-defining relative clause gives us extra information
about something. We don't need this information to understand the sentence.
·
I live in Bangalore, which has some amazing art
galleries.
(Here the clause 'which has amazing art galleries' gives
extra information about Bangalore, the place I am talking about).
Relative
Pronouns:
who - subject or object pronoun for people
·
They hanged the lady who killed her husband.
which - subject or object pronoun
·
I read the book which is inside the drawer.
·
I visited the village which you told me about.
whom - used for object pronoun for people, especially
in non-restrictive relative clauses (in restrictive relative clauses use who)
·
The boy whom you told me about won the race.
that - subject or object pronoun for people, animals
and things in restrictive relative clauses (who or which are also possible)
·
I like the painting that is covered with glitter.
Relative adverbs
where - referring to a place
·
The cafe where I usually have lunch is cozy.
when - referring to a time
·
There are times when I feel so empty.
why - referring to a reason
·
This is why I refused to accompany her.
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