Defining and non-defining relative clauses
Still confused about the difference between the defining and non-defining relative clauses. In this sentence:
They (royal insignia) conveyed an idea of the ideal ruler who would obey the law and preserve justice and peace for the benefit of church and the people.
Is the second part of the sentence essential information (no comma) or is it not (comma)?
Thanks a lot.
Danica
Top answer
There are relative clauses where the situation (defining, non-defining) is obvious. There are other sentences where it is the choice of the author. They (royal insignia) conveyed an idea of the ideal ruler.
- There are relative clauses where the situation (defining, non-defining) is obvious.
- There are other sentences where it is the choice of the author.
- They (royal insignia) conveyed an idea of the ideal ruler.
- This is a complete sentence if the reader understands what an "ideal ruler" is.
- The author may have written about it in previous paragraphs.
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There are relative clauses where the situation (defining, non-defining) is obvious.
There are other sentences where it is the choice of the author.
They (royal insignia) conveyed an idea of the ideal ruler.
This is a complete sentence if the reader understands what an "ideal ruler" is. The author may have written about it in previous paragraphs. The rest is non-essential
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