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Unlocking the labyrinth of language a 10 question relative clause quest

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1. The book ____ is very interesting.

'That' is used to introduce defining relative clauses, which provide essential information about the noun.

2. Which sentence uses a relative clause correctly?

'Who' is used for people in non-defining relative clauses, which add extra information. Commas are used to set off non-defining clauses.

3. The restaurant ____ was excellent.

'Where' is used to refer to places in relative clauses.

4. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

'Which' is used for things in non-defining relative clauses. Note the comma usage.

5. The musician ____ played beautifully.

'Whose' shows possession in a relative clause.

6. The reason ____ is unclear.

'Why' introduces a reason in a relative clause.

7. Identify the sentence with the correct relative pronoun.

'Which' is the correct relative pronoun for things in a non-defining relative clause.

8. The city ____ is known for its history.

'Where' is used to refer to places.

9. The painting ____ was stolen.

'Which' is used for things in non-defining relative clauses. Note the comma.

10. Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause to modify the noun 'house'?

This is a concise and correct use of a defining relative clause. Note the omission of the relative pronoun is acceptable here.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English