Grammar - Relative Clauses
What is a relative clause?
A clause(50) that is attached to an antecedent by a relative pronoun(50)
(n.) an agreement, treaty
A. pact
B. dialogue
C. ajar
A
Do the underlined words form a relative clause? If not, explain what it is.
The man, a strong athlete, is ready to start his journey
No, It's an appositive
(adj.) sufficient, enough
Unit 11
Adequate
Can the relative noun in the below sentence be omitted(100)? Why(200)?
Most of the inventor's inventions that we know about are already in production
Yes, because it is an object pronoun
(n.) an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part
Is the following clause defining or not? Why or why not?
My friend from Beijing is staying in that hotel overnight
Find(50*2) and explain(150*2) the prefix and the suffix of the word narrative
200 pts for every origin explained
na-(50) *gnō-, Proto-Indo-European(+200) root meaning "to know."(150)
-tive(50) word-forming element making adjectives from verbs(150), 1. From Old French -if(+200), 2. Mostly Latin adjectival suffix -ivus(+200)
Rewrite this sentence using another relative pronoun(250) and explain why it is allowed(250)
This is the park where I first learned to ride a bicycle.
This is the park in which I first learned to ride a bicycle. (250)
When using a defining relative clause, the pronoun "where" can be replaced using a "in which" or "inn which" based on the context.
Find(100) and explain(400) the meaning of the root for the word "misdemeanour"
For every origin explained, points can be add ranging from 250pts to 400pts
Demeanor(100)
Meaning: ill-behavior, evil conduct, fault(400)
From Middle English late 15c., demure, "conduct, management, treatment, behaviour toward someone," (+250)
From obsolete Middle English, demean, demeinen "to handle, manage, conduct," later "behave in a certain way, conduct oneself" (early 14c.)(+300)
From Old French (11c.) demener "to guide, conduct; to live, dwell," from de- "completely" (see de-) + mener "to lead, direct,"(+350)
From Latin minari "to threaten," in Late Latin "to drive (a herd of animals);"(+400)