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Defining and non defining relative clauses

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  • Q1
    Which sentence contains a defining relative clause?
    The boy who is riding the bike is my brother.
    My brother, who loves to ride bikes, is very athletic.
    Her dog, which barks loudly, is very friendly.
    The tall tree, which is in my yard, provides shade.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following sentences features a non-defining relative clause?
    The book that I borrowed is on the table.
    The teacher who helps us is very kind.
    The car which is parked outside belongs to my neighbor.
    My sister, who is an artist, painted this mural.
    30s
  • Q3
    Identify the sentence that has a defining relative clause.
    The sandwich, that I made for lunch, is delicious.
    My friend, who lives in Spain, is visiting soon.
    The movie, which was released last year, was a blockbuster.
    The students who study hard get good grades.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which sentence includes a non-defining relative clause?
    The teacher who graded our tests was fair.
    The Eiffel Tower, which is located in Paris, is a famous landmark.
    The car that I bought last year is blue.
    The song that plays on the radio is my favorite.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following sentences has a defining relative clause?
    My sister, who is a great runner, practices every day.
    The dog, that barks at strangers, is very protective.
    The girl who won the race is my sister.
    The book, which I finished last night, is amazing.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which sentence contains a non-defining relative clause?
    The cake that I baked yesterday is delicious.
    The document that you requested is ready.
    My grandfather, who is 85 years old, still plays tennis.
    The teacher who explains the lessons well is my favorite.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following sentences features a defining relative clause?
    The movie, which we watched last weekend, was thrilling.
    The athletes who train hard usually perform well.
    The car, which is very fast, belongs to my dad.
    My brother, who is a terrific swimmer, won a medal.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which sentence has a non-defining relative clause?
    The restaurant that serves Italian food is my favorite.
    The teacher who assigned the homework is strict.
    My cat, who loves to play with yarn, is very playful.
    The book that you lent me was fascinating.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences contains a defining relative clause?
    The students who study in the library tend to get better grades.
    The movie, which everyone enjoyed, was a comedy.
    My dog, who loves to fetch, is very energetic.
    The house, which was built in 1920, needs repairs.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which sentence features a non-defining relative clause?
    The girl who won first place trains every day.
    The dog that barks loudly belongs to my neighbor.
    The book that I read last month changed my perspective.
    The Eiffel Tower, which was completed in 1889, attracts millions of visitors each year.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which sentence uses a defining relative clause?
    My cat, who is very playful, loves to sleep.
    The book that you gave me is amazing.
    I read a book that has a blue cover.
    The book, which you gave me, is amazing.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of a non-defining relative clause in a sentence?
    To provide extra information about a noun that is not essential.
    To change the meaning of the sentence completely.
    To define which noun is being referred to.
    To emphasize the main verb in the sentence.
    30s
  • Q13
    Identify the non-defining relative clause in the sentence: 'My sister, who loves to read, is coming to visit.'
    My sister
    My sister, is coming to visit.
    who loves to read
    is coming to visit
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following sentences contains a defining relative clause?
    The car that I bought last year is red.
    My friend, who is an artist, painted it.
    The car is red, which is surprising.
    The car, which I bought last year, is red.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is an example of a non-defining relative clause?
    My friend who likes soccer is coming over.
    My dog, who is very friendly, loves to play fetch.
    The dog that I saw was barking loudly.
    My dog that runs fast is the best.
    30s

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