We have a new feature to adapt to the new online teaching circumstances. Gorillas, which are large and originate in africa, can sometimes be found in zoos. Yes, i know, this comes a bit late, but i hope some of you do them. Our students can practise relative clauses defining and non defining with this exercise. Defining vs non defining there are two types of relative clauses, defining and nondefining. Nondefining relative clauses english esl worksheets for. However, sometimes a relative clause is so important that the main sentence will be difficult to understand or have no meaning without it. The pronoun can never be omitted in a nondefining relative clause.
They are seperated by commas in writing, and by a pause on either side. In this sentence we are talking about all gorillas, not just some of them. Its usually just a phrase or clause, thats included as part of the main. Non defining relative clauses exercises non defining relative clause is a type of clause that explains nouns or noun phrases. Commas or parentheses are always used to separate nondefining relative clauses from the rest of the sentence. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise three things about non defining relative clauses. Before we can identify the differences between defining and non defining clauses, its helpful to understand what a relative clause actually is. Nondefining relative clauses english esl worksheets for distance. A relative clause is an added part in a sentence that is used in relation to the main sentence. It was my exgirlfriend, who was from venezuela, that sold my car. Write sentences to describe people in box a using the information in box b. Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. The relative pronoun cannot be omitted in a non defining relative clause.
Defining and nondefining relative clauses nondefining relative clauses. Combine the sentences using nondefining relative pronouns. My son, who makes models from clay, has won many prices. Nondefining relative clauses are composed of a relative pronoun, a verb, and optional other elements such as the subject or object of the verb. Exercise on relative clauses 04 english grammar ego4u. The pronoun cannot be left out because it is the subject of the relative clause. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. As the name suggests, non defining relative clauses tell us more about someone or something, but the information in these clauses does not help us to define what we are talking about. Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 2 non defining relative clauses. There are two types of relative clauses 1 defining 2 non defining defining relative clauses specify a particular noun. They can act as the subject or the object of the relative clause. Exercise 4 relative pronouns exercise 5 relative adverbs defining nondefining exercise 1 relative clauses defining or non defining.
Nondefining relative pronouns exercise cattaneodallaglio. Generally, there are two types of relative clauses. A defining adjective clause clearly identifies its antecedent whereas a non defining adjective clause merely gives some information. Defining and nondefining relative clauses english grammar. Free definingnondefining relative clauses worksheets you have reached the section devoted to defining and non defining relative clauses which are some intimidating phrases so you might want to leave them out of your introduction and focus on the important stuff such as how to form and use them.
An adjective clause may be defining or non defining. The information is essential in order to understand what or who is being referred to. Whats the difference between defining and nondefining. Exercise school of english defining and nondefining. The tour party was weakened when gordon hamilton withdrew yesterday because of a back injury. A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun. There are defining and non defining relative sentences. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Nondefining relative clauses are not used in spoken english.
We use relative clauses to combine two simple sentences with the same noun phrases. Study the situations and then decide whether the following relative. Non defining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Defining and nondefining relative clauses intermediate. This music, which i really like, was used at the show.
Relative clauses in english exercises advanced level esl. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. I know an exciting place you and your boyfriend can go on holidays. Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 1 defining relative clauses. Practice on the defining and non defining relative clauses. Free definingnondefining relative clauses worksheets. The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets 2. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Here you will find many relative clauses english grammar exercises at all levels so you can practice and improve your knowledge of relative clauses. Another worksheet on relative clauses, this time non defining ones. In the grammar chart below, you can see the main differences between them. He is the guy car is parked in front of your house.
Defining and nondefining relative clauses who, whom, whose, which, that. But merely add something to it by giving some more information about it. C the woman who lives next door who lives next door tells us which. Non restrictive relative clauses are also called nondefining relative clauses in both restrictive and non restrictive relative clauses, the relative pronoun can act as the subject or object. Nondefining relative clauses non defining clauses add extra information. Defining relative clauses exercise 2 make a new sentence by joining the two short sentences. Nondefining relative clauses are used between commas, and they add extra information which is not necessary to know who or what we are talking about.
That cannot be used and even though there is a pronoun in the relative clause which cannot be left out because in nondefining relative clauses the pronoun can never be left out. A relative clause tells us which person or thing or what kind of person or thing the speaker means. The ring that was stolen from my room hasnt been found yet. A defining relative clause usually comes immediately after the noun it describes. Defining clauses restrictive clauses a defining relative clause tells which noun we are talking about. Non defining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. Complete the sentences with relative pronouns or relative adverbs. Use who, that the girl who is the best in our class is nayad. In contrast to relative clause defining where if the clause is omitted, the sentence will have less meaning. They are not essential in the sentence and can be omitted without causing confusion.
Thank you for your letter, which i was very happy to get. First, students have 20 sentences to complete with the correct relative pronoun, and then they have 20 pairs of sentences to join by means of relatives. Exercise 2 nondefining relative clauses solutions oxford. That cannot be used and even though there is a pronoun in the relative clause which cannot be left out because in non defining relative clauses the pronoun can never be left out. Defining in english, and was designed for improving your groups writing skills. Fernandez carmona, english grammar with exercises, longman, 2000. Should we use a defining relative clause or a nondefining relative clause. In writing, nondefining adjective clauses are always separated by commas. Relative clauses defining and nondefining test english. Defining and nondefining relative clauses test english. Nondefining relative clauses are placed after nouns which are definite already.
My sister, who i truly admire, is coming for thanksgiving. Dublin, is the capital of ireland, is my favourite city. The sentence in italics should become the relative clause, and the relative pronoun is the object. London, which is the capital of england, is one of the largest cities in the world. Relative pronouns and clauses in english grammar exercises. Nondefining relative clauses esl worksheet by chusin. School of english defining and nondefining relative clauses exercise school of english oficines centrals. Diagonal 26, 1r 1a 0006 arcelona edifici indsor, entre ia augusta i rambla catalunya seu 1 via ugusta 6 s. Relative clauses are used to state additional information about the noun in the sentence. Exercise 11 relative pronoun exercise 2subject pronouns or object pronouns.
Restrictive relative clauses are also called defining relative clauses. Relative pronouns relative pronouns are the words that introduce relative clauses. The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets. We could miss out the relative and the meaning would still be clear. Mr brown, whom we studied english with, is a very nice teacher. Defining relative clausesdefining relative clauses. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise three things about nondefining relative clauses. Non defining relative clauses exercises with answers. Defining and nondefinining relative clauses exercises pdf. This use of the comma often distinguishes between defining and nondefining relative clauses.
Complete with the correct relative adverb why, where, when or pronoun who, which. Relative pronouns relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. Relative clauses 3 rephrasing 11 reported speech 4 solutions 1 speaking 4 verbs 3 vocabulary 2 writing 4 sites to improve your english skills. Relative pronouns interactive exercises i superprof. Non defining relative clauses which we can leave out. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise autoenglish.