RELATIVE CLAUSES

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RELATIVE CLAUSES

They are subordinate clauses which function as noon complements.

Example: I like the book that you gave me

Defining Ref. Cl.:

They define the nom that they replecement.

The students who study will pass the exam.

Non Defining Ref. CP,:

They don´t define the nom, but add extra information.

John, who won the price, is a very intelligent boy.

These students, who study, will pass the exam.

Who: Personal noum, subject, def- not defining.

That: Non personal noum, subject-object, defining.

Whon: Personal noum, object, def-not defining.

Which: Non personal noum, subject-object, def-non defining.

Where: Non personal noum, place adverbial, def-non defining.

When: Non personal, time adverbial, def-non defining.

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