Defining relative clauses
This relative pronoun is commonly used in defining relative clauses to refer to people.
"Who"
This punctuation mark is used to separate a non-defining relative clause from the rest of the sentence.
A comma (",")
Rewrite in the passive voice: "They clean the classroom every day."
The classroom is cleaned every day.
Which is correct: "I made a mistake" or "I did a mistake"?
I made a mistake.
If something happens "once in a blue moon," how often does it happen?
very rarely
The restaurant ____ we went to last night was amazing!
Fill in the blank: My friend, _____ is from Italy, makes the best pasta.
"who"
Rewrite in the active voice: "The book was written by J.K. Rowling."
J.K. Rowling wrote the book.
Which is correct: "She said me she was tired" or "She told me she was tired"?
She told me she was tired.
If someone "spills the beans," what do they do?
reveal a secret
Identify the defining relative clause in this sentence: "The teacher who gave us homework is very strict.
"who gave us homework"
Identify the non-defining relative clause in this sentence: "London, which is the capital of England, is a popular tourist destination."
"which is the capital of England"
Which sentence is in the active voice?
2. The manager made the decision.
What’s the difference between "borrow" and "lend"?
"Borrow" means to take something for a short time. "Lend" means to give something for a short time.
If you’re "feeling under the weather," what does it mean?
feeling sick
True or False: Defining relative clauses always require commas.
False
True or False: You can use "that" in a non-defining relative clause.
False
Rewrite in the passive voice: "They had already completed the project before the deadline."
The project had already been completed before the deadline.
Choose the correct word: "The new law had a big (effect/affect) on society."
effect
If you "hit the nail on the head", what does it mean?
you were exactly right about something
Rewrite this sentence using a defining relative clause: "I met a girl. She speaks three languages."
"I met a girl who speaks three languages."
Rewrite this sentence using a non-defining relative clause: "My uncle is visiting us. He won the lottery last year."
"My uncle, who won the lottery last year, is visiting us."
Rewrite in the active voice: "A new policy is expected to have been introduced by the committee by next year."
The committee is expected to have introduced a new policy by next year.
What’s the difference between "sensible" and "sensitive"?
"Sensible" means practical and reasonable, "sensitive" means easily affected by emotions or physical sensations.
If someone "bites the bullet," what are they doing?
to do something unpleasant but important, even though you didn't want to