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RELATIVE CLAUSES

They are:

WHO: for people

EXAMPLE: The woman who bought my house

WHICH: used for animals or things.

EXAMPLE: The horse which Mary was riding is very friendly.

WHERE: Used for places

EXAMPLE: This is the school where I studied.

WHEN: Refers to a time expression or time.

EXAMPLE: I don't forget the day when I graduated.

WHOSE: Possesion for peolple, animals and things.

EXAMPLE: Maria whose child is missing is very sad.

THAT: Used for people and things

EXAMPLE: This is the book that my dad gave me.

Relative clauses are used to give additional information about a noun, such as a person, place or thing. Relative pronouns introduce a relative clause

Defining relative clauses add essential information to a sentence.

EXAMPLE: These are the earrings that my mother gave me

Non-defining relative clauses add extra information to a noun or noun phrase.

EXAMPLE: My current girlfriend, who I love very much, calls me every night