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English grammar

Relative Clauses

Defining and non-defining relative clauses, who, which and that, prepositions in relative clauses and reduced clauses.

Lessons

  1. 1Relative ClausesIt is important to see the difference between the two types of clause, as it affects:1 min read
  2. 2Forming Relative ClausesAs the name suggests, these clauses give essential information to define or identify the person or thing we are talking about. Obviously, this is only…4 min read
  3. 3Placing the Preposition in a Relative ClauseThere are often prepositions in relative clauses, and the relative pronoun is the object of the preposition. This means that the preposition can sometimes…2 min read
  4. 4Non-defining Relative ClausesThe information in these clauses is not essential. It tells us more about someone or something, but it does not help us to identify them or it. Non-defining…4 min read
  5. 5When to Use That in Relative ClauseLearn when to use that in relative clause in English grammar, with clear rules and examples.1 min read
  6. 6Reduced Relative ClauseA relative clause is a type of subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun. Here the clause ‘who just walked in’ is an example of a relative clause…2 min read
  7. 7Reduced Relative ClausesLearn reduced relative clauses in English grammar, with clear rules and examples.3 min read