Relative Clauses

Relative Clauses

1. Defining Relative Clauses

   • Give detailed information defining a general term or expression.
   • Are not put in commas.
   • Example: I like people who are funny

2. Relative Adverbs

   • Who
     • Refer to people
       • Example: I'm looking for a secretary who can use a computer well
   • Which
     • Refer to objects
       • Example: We bought a house which is 200 years old
   • That
     • Refer to people, animals and things in defining relative clauses
       • Example: The people that live on the island are very friendly
   • Whose
     • Refers to possession
       • Example: That girl whose parents were merried a year ago
   • When
     • Refers to a moment in time
       • Example: Can you tell me when is the best time to call?
   • Where
     • Refers to a particular place
       • Example: The school where we studied is of good quality

3. Non-Defining Relative Clauses

   • Give additional information on something, but do not define it.
   • Are put in commas
   • Example: Isabel, who is very funny, yesterday made a party.