Defining and Non-defining relative clauses

Famous Cities

100

Venice is an Italian city. It is famous for its water-channel traffic. Defining - use "that". Start with "Venice is an

Venice is an Italian city that is famous for its water-channel traffic.

200

The Thames is a river. The Thames passes through London Defining - use "that'' Start with ''The Thames is a ..."

The Thames is a river that passes through London.

300

Edinburgh is also the largest city in Scotland. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Non-defining use which Start with ''Edinburgh, the capital...

Edinburgh, which is the capital of Scotland, is also the largest city in Scotland.

400

The mountain is the highest mountain in the world. It is called Everest . Non-defining - use which Start with "The mountain, which is the ..."

The mountain , which is the highest mountain in the world, is called Everest.

500

Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia. Bogotá is where many people go to live. Non-defining - Start with ''Bogota, the capital ..."

Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, is where people from all over the country go to live.

Famous people

100

Lady Diana was a British princess. British people remember the most. Defining - use who Start with ''Lady Diana was a British princess...

Lady Diana was a British princess who the British people remember the most.

200

Mike was born in the USA. He started his teaching career in Africa. Non-defining - Start with ''Mike, who was born...''

Mike, who was born in the USA, started his teaching career in Africa.

300

Shakira is a Colombian singer. She has also sung in English. Non-Defining use who Start with ''Shakira, who is a Colombian singer, .."

Shakira, who is a Colombian singer, has also sung in English

400

Michael Jackson is considered to be the King of Pop music. He died in June 25, 2009. Non-defining - Start with "Michael Jackson, who is considered ..."

Michael Jackson, who is considered to be the King of Pop, died in June 25, 2009.

500

Pablo Neruda was an author. He wrote poetry. Defining - use who Start with ''Pablo Neruda was an author who ...

Pablo Neruda was an author who wrote poetry.

Literature

100

Romeo and Juliet is a a tragedy. It was written in the 1500s. Non-Defining - use that or which Start with ''Romeo and Juliet, which was written..."

Romeo and Juliet, which was written in the 1500s, is a tragedy.

200

J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. She was born in England. Non-defining Start with ''J.K. Rowling, who ...''

J.K. Rowling, who was born in England, wrote Harry Potter.

300

Breaking Bad is a TV series. It tells the story of a high school teacher who cooks meth. Defining - use that Start with ''Breaking Bad is a TV series that ...''

Breaking Bad is a TV series that tells the story of a high school teacher who cooks meth.

400

Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens. He was born in the US. Non-defining - use whose Start with ''Mark Twain, whose ....."

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, was born in the US.

500

Huckleberry Finn was written by Mark Twain. It is the story of a young boy growing up on the Mississippi River. Non-defining - use Which Start with ''

Huckleberry Finn, which was written by Mark Twain, is the story of a young boy growing up on the Mississippi River.

Men and Women

100

Men are more likely to choose magazines. The magazines feature computers, cars, and boats. Defining - use Which Start with ''Men are more likely to choose magazines which ..."

Men are more likely to choose magazines which feature computers, cars, and boats.

200

The girl is my sister. I'm talking to the girl. Defining - use Who Start with '' The girl who I am..."

The girl who I am talking to is my sister.

300

Steven Krashen has done intensive research. He says there are big difference between language learning and language acquisition. Non-defining use who "Steven Krashen, who has done..."

Steven Krashen, who has done intensive research, says there are big difference between language learning and language acquisition.

400

Maths, physics, and engineering require high levels of system thinking. They are also largely male- chosen disciplines. Non-defining - use which "Maths, physics, and engineering, which ..."

Maths, physics, and engineering, which require high levels of system thinking, are also largely male- chosen disciplines.

500

A compassionate person sees a sad person. A compassionate person shows a lot of concern. Defining - use when Start with "A compassionate person shows a lot

A compassionate person shows a lot of concern when he/she sees a sad person.