Relative clause

A relative clause is a string of words that contains a noun and a verb. Relative clauses can not stand on their own as a sentence but must begin with a relative

A relative clause is a string of words that contains a noun and a verb. Relative clauses can not stand on their own as a sentence but must begin with a relative pronoun.

This is one of the most difficult aspects of English. Consider:

  • The bed I was lying on. (implies an answer to a previous question)
  • The bed that I was lying on... (implies a continuation)
  • The bed which I was lying on... (also implies a continuation)

Consider these two sentences:

(1) The builder, who erects very fine houses, will make a large profit. (non-restrictive)

(2) The builder who erects very fine houses will make a large profit. (restrictive)

On the first, he will make a large profit, and the sentence gives the reason. In the second, the profit comes only if he builds well. The profit is conditional upon his performance.

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