0
Avangi Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

When WHICH is not the subject

I know this is rudimentary, but it's been killing me lately.

The sound which I heard was much louder.

"Which" is the direct object in the restrictive relative clause, right?

If I omit the "which," is it still a restrictive relative clause?

Thanks, - A.
  

Top answer

Hi, 'The' before 'sound' suggests that it is a non-restrictive relative clause. What you need is commas put before 'which' and after 'heard'.

— Anonymous

  • Hi, 'The' before 'sound' suggests that it is a non-restrictive relative clause.
  • What you need is commas put before 'which' and after 'heard'.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Hi,

'The' before 'sound' suggests that it is a non-restrictive relative clause. What you need is commas put before 'which' and after 'heard'.
0
0
The sound [which/that] I heard was much louder.

The inclusion or omission of a relative pronoun never affects the status of the relative clause. The answer is "yes" to both your questions.

0

Related Questions