Relative Clause

Relative ClauseDefinition & UsageThis is known as an adjective clause. It gives information about noun, pronoun or noun phrase in a sentence.It is usually introduced by a relative pronoun like 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', 'where', 'when', 'how', and 'that'.

By : tatank,

Defining Relative Clause

Defining Relative ClauseThis is specifies the particular noun it gives information about. It cannot be separated from the noun or pronoun that it defines, so it is not marked off by commas.Examples1. This dress which my sister sewed is in the closet.2. The children who were trapped in the burning were crying for help.3. Alfred Hitchcock was one of the greatest writers that ever lived.

By : tatank,

Non-defining Relative Clause

Non-defining Relative ClauseDefinition & UsageThis is merely gives extra information.It is marked off by commas which separate it from noun, pronoun or noun phrase that it gives information about.Examples1. Peter, who lives just down the street, is my classmate.2. Miss Fion, who is usually very patient, was quite irritable today.3. Wee Liv stared at the ,many boxes, which were placed on the top

By : tatank,

Adverb Clause of Time

Adverb Clause of TimeDefinition & usageThis answers the question 'When?' and is introduced by 'when','while','before','after','since','as','unit'.Examples1. He killed the snake before it striked.2. I bumped into him as I was on my way to school.3. The cat cleaned itself after it ate the fish.

By : tatank,

Adverb Clause of Place

Adverb Clause of PlaceDefinition & UsageThis answers the question 'Where?' and is introduced by 'where','wherever'.Examples1. We went back to the cafe where we had first met.2. The puppy followed him wherever he went.3. I will take you to the place where it all happened.

By : tatank,

Adverb Clause of Manner

Adverb Clause of MannerDefinition & UsageThis answers the question 'How?' and is introduced by 'as','as if', 'as through'.Examples1. The rebellious youths did as they pleased.2. She looks as if she is going to faint.3. He ate the noodles as though they tasted like rubber.

By : tatank,

Adverb Clause of Reason

Adverb Clause of ReasonDefinition & UsageThis answers the question 'Why?' and is introduced 'as', 'because', 'since', 'for'.Examples1. Celeste went home early early because she was not feeling well.2. Since he was free, we invited him to join us.3. He cannot drive a car as he is too young.

By : tatank,