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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
A test for non-defining relative clauses.
Hi teachers,
This is an exercise based on non-defining relative clauses. The idea is to introduce some concepts before going on with the exercises.
Could you tell me if they are appropriate?
Could you also tell me which one is better for the purpose at the end of the exercise, 3 or 4?
Circle the letter that best completes the sentences.
1. Main clauses are always
a. dependent clauses.
b. independent clauses.
2. Relative clauses are also
a. adjective clauses that immediately follow the noun they modify.
b. adverb clauses that immediately follow the noun they modify.
3. Non-defining relative clauses can begin with
a. the relative pronouns who or which.
b. the question words who or which.
4. Who or which in non-defining relative clauses are
a. relative pronouns
b. question words.
Thanks in advance.
This is an exercise based on non-defining relative clauses. The idea is to introduce some concepts before going on with the exercises.
Could you tell me if they are appropriate?
Could you also tell me which one is better for the purpose at the end of the exercise, 3 or 4?
Circle the letter that best completes the sentences.
1. Main clauses are always
a. dependent clauses.
b. independent clauses.
2. Relative clauses are also
a. adjective clauses that immediately follow the noun they modify.
b. adverb clauses that immediately follow the noun they modify.
3. Non-defining relative clauses can begin with
a. the relative pronouns who or which.
b. the question words who or which.
4. Who or which in non-defining relative clauses are
a. relative pronouns
b. question words.
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
I prefer 3. to 4. because it hints that non-defining relatives can only begin with a wh word, not "that", which is true.
- I prefer 3.
- to 4.
- because it hints that non-defining relatives can only begin with a wh word, not "that", which is true.
- Note, though, that they are not restricted entirely to "who" and "which" -- "while", "when" and one or two others are also found with non-defining relatives.
- My main quibble, though, is with 2.
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I prefer 3. to 4. because it hints that non-defining relatives can only begin with a wh word, not "that", which is true. Note, though, that they are not restricted entirely to "who" and "which" -- "while", "when" and one or two others are also found with non-defining relatives.
My main quibble, though, is with 2. You see, only defining relatives modify a noun; non-defining relative
My main quibble, though, is with 2. You see, only defining relatives modify a noun; non-defining relative
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BillJt's a subtle difference, perhaps more suited to the advanced learner, but best to be aware of it.Hi BillJ,
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation and advice.
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Hi BillJ,
On second thought it will look like this. What do you think?
Circle the letter that best completes the sentences.
2. Non-defining relative clauses
a. are separate constituents in the sentence, supplements, put in commas.
On second thought it will look like this. What do you think?
Circle the letter that best completes the sentences.
2. Non-defining relative clauses
a. are separate constituents in the sentence, supplements, put in commas.
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