Defining and non-defining relative clauses

1. Defining relati ve clauses = define/ helps identify a person, an object, a possession.

The man was angry. (Which man?)
The man whose bag had been stolen was angry.
2. Non-defining relative clause = just adds extra information.
Stephen King is a famous writer.
Stephen King, who is American, is a famous writer.

That or which?

That = brings defining (essential) information

Which = brings extra (suplementary, non-essential) information

The car that I hired last week is making strange noises. – essential info
My car, which is brand new, is making strange noises. – non-essential

My dog that has spots is missing. – essential info

My brother’s dog, which he’s got for his birthday, is missing. – non-essential info

1. My house, which has a green door, is big.

2. Shoes that have cheap soles make my feet hurt.
3. Food that is cooked with soy oil can give him an allergic reaction.
4. I lost my sunglasses, which are pink, at the beach.
5. Music that has a good beat make me want to dance.
6. My computer, which I have for 6 years, died.
7. My shirt that has a stain on it needs to be washed.
8. I forgot my jacket, which is purple, on the bus.
9. The picture that was taken at sunset was my favourite.
10. The ring that/ which my grandmother gave me is worth a lot of money.