Relative Clauses

Understanding Relative Clauses

A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that describes a noun, known as the antecedent, and starts with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' 'that,' or 'where.'

Formation of Relative Clauses

• Structure: Antecedent + Relative Pronoun + Verb.
• Example: "The book that you gave me is fascinating."

Role in Conversation

• Describing People and Things: Adds details about subjects and objects.
  • "The woman who lives next door is a doctor." 👩‍⚕️🏠
• Providing Additional Information: Offers more context.
  • "I visited London, which is known for its history." 🇬🇧🏰
• Clarifying Which One: Distinguishes one noun from another.
  • "The car that is parked outside is mine." 🚗
• Indicating Place and Time: Specifies locations or times.
  • "I remember the day when we first met." 💭📅

Common Mistakes

• ✅ Correct: "The movie that we watched was thrilling." 🎬🎞️
• ❌ Incorrect: "The movie which we watched it was thrilling."
• ✅ Correct: "People who exercise regularly are healthier." 🏃‍♂️🍏
• ❌ Incorrect: "People who they exercise regularly are healthier."
• ✅ Correct: "A bakery where they make fresh bread is my favorite." 🍞🥖
• ❌ Incorrect: "A bakery where they make it fresh bread is my favorite."
• ✅ Correct: "She wore the dress that she bought yesterday." 👗🛍️
• ❌ Incorrect: "She wore the dress that she bought it yesterday."