Chapter 14 Relative Clause

Relative Pronoun
Who, That & Which

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Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

What is Relative Pronoun?

- is a pronoun used to connect a clause or phrase to a

noun or sentence.

- is a word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause

and connects it to an independent clause.
Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

The most Who

common relative
Which
pronouns are:
That
Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

WHO
- it is used for people: replaces subject pronouns like I, she, he,
we, they.

For example:

1. The man who came to the house left a letter for my sister.
2. My cousin, who passed the board exam, got hired at a prestigious
university.
Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

WHICH

- it refers to an animal or thing.

For example:

1. My cat which I bought last year hates spicy tuna.

2. The gold watch, which I bought recently, was stolen.
Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

THAT

- it refers to a person, animal, or thing.

For example:

1. The thief that stole my bag is my

neighbor.2. The fluorescent lamp that was in the
room was blinking.
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MAIN CLAUSE AND RELATIVE CLAUSE

1. Two sentences that talks about one person or one thing.

> I thanked the woman. / She saved my life.

sentence sentence

2. Use a relative pronoun to combine the two sentences.

> I thanked the woman who saved my life.

main clause relative clause
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RESTRICTIVE AND

NON- RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE

RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE NON- RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE

> a relative clause that is > a relative clause that is not

essential to the meaning of a essential to the meaning of a
sentence. sentence.
VS
> When a clause specifies its > When it's just additional
noun, it is called a  information, it's called a 
restrictive clause. non-restrictive clause.
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NON- RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE

The thesis book, which was our project, was submitted before the examination.
commas

this is just additional information

It does not specify “the thesis book”

RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE
The vase which I bought in Gaisano was broken.

no commas

The information is required to

specify “the vase”
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That vs. Which

“That and Which” are two relative pronouns whose

functions are easily confused.

“That” introduces a restrictive clause, and “Which”

introduces a restrictive and non-restrictive clause.
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For example:

1. My car that has a broken glass is in the garage.

2. My car, which has a broken glass, is in the garage.

Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

1. My car that has a broken glass is in the garage.

Chapter 14 Relative Clause Relative Pronoun: Who, That & Which

My car, which has a broken glass, is in the garage.

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QUIZ TIME!

1. The neighbor, ______ lives down the road, got a new car.

a. who b. which c. that

2. The plant, ______ sits in the window, is getting new leaves.

b. who b. which c. that

3. Billy, ______ I work with, just got relocated.

c. who b. which c. that

4. This painting, _______ I adore, is worth over a million dollars.

d. who b. which c. that

5. This is the book ______ everyone is talking about.

e. who b. which c. that
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Answer key!

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B, C