Froggy Jumps Relative Clauses QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on defining and non-defining relative clauses! by SANDRA CHAVEZ 1 What is a defining relative clause? a It adds extra information. b It specifies which person or thing we are talking about. c It can stand alone as a sentence. 2 Which sentence contains a non-defining relative clause? a The book that I read was great. b My brother, who lives in London, is visiting. c The car which is parked is mine. 3 What punctuation is used with non-defining relative clauses? a Commas. b No punctuation. c Semicolons. 4 Which relative pronoun is often used in defining clauses? a Which. b That. c Who. 5 Can a defining relative clause be omitted? a Yes, it can be removed. b Only in informal writing. c No, it is essential to the meaning of the sentence. 6 Which of the following is a defining relative clause? a The car, which is red, is fast. b My friend, who is an artist, is talented. c The student who studies hard will pass. 7 What is the main function of a non-defining relative clause? a To replace the subject. b To define the subject. c To provide additional information. 8 Which relative pronoun is used for things in non-defining clauses? a That. b Who. c Which. 9 In which type of clause is 'who' used? a Only in non-defining clauses. b Only in defining clauses. c Both defining and non-defining clauses. 10 What happens if you remove a non-defining relative clause? a The sentence still makes sense. b The meaning changes completely. c It becomes grammatically incorrect.
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