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Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses

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  • Q1
    What is a relative clause?
    A type of independent clause that modifies a verb.
    A type of dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.
    A type of independent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.
    A type of dependent clause that modifies a verb.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of these words can be used to introduce a defining relative clause?
    Or
    And
    Who
    But
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these sentences contains a defining relative clause?
    I ate an apple, which was very delicious.
    The book that I borrowed from the library was very interesting.
    He is a doctor, and she is a lawyer.
    She cleaned the house, but she forgot to do the dishes.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the function of a defining relative clause?
    To add descriptive details to a sentence.
    To show the relationship between two actions.
    To provide extra information about a noun or pronoun.
    To specify which noun or pronoun is being referred to.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of these sentences is an example of a defining relative clause?
    The boy, who was wearing a blue hat, walked to the park.
    The cat, which was black, sat on the windowsill.
    The girl who won the race was very happy.
    The car drove past the house, but it didn't stop.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of these relative pronouns can be used to introduce a defining relative clause?
    That
    Whose
    Whom
    Which
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of these sentences does NOT contain a defining relative clause?
    The dog that barked all night kept me awake.
    The girl who is wearing the red dress is my sister.
    The book that I read last week was very long.
    The teacher, whose name is Mr. Smith, is very strict.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause?
    A defining relative clause provides extra information, while a non-defining relative clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence.
    A defining relative clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence, while a non-defining relative clause provides extra information that is not necessary.
    There is no difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause.
    A defining relative clause modifies the subject of a sentence, while a non-defining relative clause modifies the verb.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of these words is used to separate a non-defining relative clause from the rest of the sentence?
    Dash
    Semicolon
    Colon
    Comma
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of these sentences contains a non-defining relative clause?
    John, who is my best friend, is coming to visit me tomorrow.
    The book that I read last night was very interesting.
    The house that we saw yesterday was too expensive.
    The company that I work for is based in New York.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of a non-defining relative clause?
    My mother, who is a doctor, just retired
    My mother just retired, who is a doctor
    My mother, a doctor, just retired
    My mother who is a doctor just retired
    30s
  • Q12
    Where is the comma placed in a non-defining relative clause?
    Before the clause
    After the clause
    No comma is needed
    Before and after the clause
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the function of a non-defining relative clause?
    To connect two independent clauses
    To add descriptive information about a noun
    To replace a noun
    To separate two dependent clauses
    30s
  • Q14
    Can a non-defining relative clause be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning?
    No
    It depends
    Yes
    Sometimes
    30s

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