The first case is more formal and there we cant omit the relative, we cant use that, and we use whom instead of. Non defining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. School of english defining and nondefining relative clauses exercise school of english oficines centrals. Defining vs nondefining relative clauses in a defining relative clause the information is essential to identify who or what we are talking about, whereas in nondefining relative clauses we just add extra the information, which is not necessary. In both restrictive and nonrestrictive relative clauses, the relative pronoun can act as the subject or object. A defining relative clause usually comes immediately after the noun it describes. Non defining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Nondefining relative clauses non defining clauses add extra information. Do you know how to give extra information about someone or something using relative clauses. Answer key 1 fill in the gaps with a suitable relative pronoun. Learn more about these constructions by watching the video. Diagonal 26, 1r 1a 0006 arcelona edifici indsor, entre ia augusta i rambla catalunya seu 1 via ugusta 6 s. The boys who created trouble in the class were suspended.
Complete with the correct relative adverb why, where, when or pronoun who, which. Choose the correct relative pronoun or relative adverb. The relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause. A defining relative clause also called identifying relative clauses or restrictive relative clauses gives essential information about the noun or noun phrase it modifies, the purpose of a defining relative clause is to clearly define who or what we are talking about. Defining relative clauses exercise 3 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. Relative clauses are used to state additional information about the noun in the sentence. Make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause.
Before we can identify the differences between defining and nondefining clauses, its helpful to understand what a relative clause actually is. The sentence in italics should become the relative clause. Do you know how to define who or what you are talking about using relative clauses. Use who and which a scot is a person live in scotland nessie is a monster live in loch ness a fridge is a thing keep food cool a dj is someone play music in a disco a bee is an insect make honey a lemon is a fruit be yellow and sour a watch is a thing tell the time. Note that a non identifying relative clause can be easily removed from the sentence. That cannot be used in non identifying relative clauses. Grammar quiz relative clauses complete these sixteen sentences to score your knowledge of relative clauses. The mobile phone that i bought for my sister is very expensive. Complete these sixteen sentences to score your knowledge of relative clauses. Non defining relative pronouns exercise three things about non defining relative clauses. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. A clause of this kind is essential to clear understanding of the noun. We could miss out the relative and the meaning would still be clear.
Its usually just a phrase or clause, thats included as part of the main. Amelia, mother is from shanghai, speaks english and chinese fluently. This smartphone, i bought last week, takes great photos. Esl english relative clauses quiz 5 mixed relative.
Turn the underlined sentence into a relative clause. The pronoun can never be omitted in a nondefining relative clause. Jun 18, 20 the relative pronoun that can refer to both people and things. English esl relative clauses worksheets most downloaded 221.
Defining and nondefining relative clauses intermediate. But merely add something to it by giving some more information about it. Relative pronouns are used to join two or more clauses and in doing so, form what are known as relative clauses. Defining relative clauses 3 perfect english grammar. Description download defining relative clauses exercise 1 comments.
Exercise school of english defining and nondefining. Practice on the defining and nondefining relative clauses. My brother who lives in cardiff is much older than me. A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun. May 02, 20 restrictive relative clauses are also called defining relative clauses. Nov 04, 2016 relative clauses worksheet by ielts practice november 4, 2016 underline the relative adjective clauses used in the following sentences and identity the nouns modified by them. Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Use relative pronouns only where necessary and remember to use commas with nondefining. Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 1 defining relative clauses.
Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 2 nondefining relative clauses. Nondefining relative clauses are placed after nouns which are definite already. The relative pronoun can be the subject or the object of the relative clause. Defining and nondefining relative clauses worksheet. We use relative clauses to give additional information about something without starting another sentence. Relative pronouns relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. This is a 3page worksheet for teaching or revising relative clauses at intermediate level. Esl english relative clauses quiz 5 mixed relative pronouns. The form of cuyo agrees with the noun following it. However, sometimes a relative clause is so important that the main sentence will be difficult to understand or have no meaning without it. Our students can practise relative clauses defining and non defining with this exercise. Relative clauses english grammar online free exercises. Relative pronouns adjective clauses whose vs of which vs of whom subject exercises.
Pdf defining relative clauses exercise 1 free download pdf. Grammar exercise 4 defining and nondefining relative clauses we use relative clauses to give additional information. Nondefining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. Use relative pronouns only where necessary and remember to use commas with non defining sentences. Relative clauses are used to give additional information about a noun, such as a person, place or thing. There are 3 different activities in which students are asked to complete the sentences with a relative pronoun, make one sentence from two to form defining and nondefining relative clauses and make one sentence from two to form a participle clause. Mr brown, whom we studied english with, is a very nice teacher. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Relative clauses practice relative pronouns exercise 1 2 3 who vs which exercise 1 2 3 which or where exercise drag and drop exercises. Tenses printable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1. Complete the sentences with relative pronouns or relative adverbs. Free printable pdf grammar worksheets, quizzes and games, from a to z, for eflesl teachers. Nonrestrictive relative clauses are also called nondefining relative clauses. Bbc learning english quiznet nondefining relative clauses.
Nondefining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Relative clauses relative pronouns mixed relative pronouns 1 level. A relative pronoun is a word like that or which or who, so a relative clause is a clause that begins with a relative pronoun. Restrictive relative clauses are also called defining relative clauses. They are seperated by commas in writing, and by a pause on either side. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise three things about nondefining relative clauses. The comma after experiment tells us that this clause does not define the noun but only describes it. Relative clauses in english exercises advanced level esl. A relative clause is an added part in a sentence that is used in relation to the main sentence. Relative clausesrelative pronouns mixed relative pronouns 1 level. Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 2 non defining relative clauses. Defining and nondefining relative clauses we use relative clauses to give additional information. You have a lot of tattoos whose designs you invented yourself. In both restrictive and non restrictive relative clauses, the relative pronoun can act as the subject or object.
Advanced choose the correct response to complete each relative clauses. Relative clauses introduced by whwords whwords are often used instead of a. Next weekend im going to glasgow, where my sister lives. They are not essential in the sentence and can be omitted without causing confusion. Defining and nondefining relative clauses test english. Relative clauses describe or give extra information about something. Complete the sentences with whose, who, which, or where.
Relatives elementary intermediate level advanced level home. Non restrictive relative clauses are also called non defining relative clauses. Prepositions in relative clauses when there is a preposition in a defining relative clause this can go before the relative pronoun or at the end of the clause. By combining sentences with a relative clause, your text becomes more fluent and you can avoid repeating certain words. Report defining relative clauses exercise 1 please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon. Relative clauses practice bachillerato 1 4 complete the dialogue below by adding the relative pronouns who, that, which, whose, or where, in the spaces provided. Underline the relative adjective clauses used in the following sentences and identity the nouns modified by them. Dublin, is the capital of ireland, is my favourite city. We use relative pronouns like which, that, who and where at the beginning of relative clauses. Combine the sentences using nondefining relative pronouns. We dont need a relative pronoun, because the first word in the relative clause is not a verb. Exercise 1 defining relative clauses solutions oxford.
Relative pronouns and clauses in english grammar exercises. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the nondefining clauses alike. Without this information, it would be difficult to know who or what is meant. The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets. A defining relative clauses give essential information to the person or thing we are talking about. Relative pronouns english grammar today una guida di riferimento alla grammatica e alluso dellinglese parlato e scritto cambridge dictionary. In some of the sentences, you can leave off the relative pronoun. Defining worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the non defining clauses alike. Relative clause exercise 1 2 advanced relative clause exercise 3 4 intermediate pdf exercises. Both that and which can be used in this relative clause and the pronoun can be left out because there is a subject. Relative clauses b1 pdf worksheets english practice. Defining relative clauses exercise 1 make one sentence from the two short ones.
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