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Relative pronouns, A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause,…
Relative pronouns
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(whose, that).
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Actually we often leave the relative pronoun out, unless it is whose.
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Restrictive Clauses
Purpose: Restrictive clauses are used to define or identify the noun they modify. They provide essential information and are necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence.
Punctuation: Restrictive clauses are not set off by commas. They are usually tightly integrated into the sentence.
Example: "The book that is on the shelf is mine." In this sentence, the clause "that is on the shelf" restrictively identifies which book is being referred to.
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Besides the actual relative pronouns, when and where can be used to specify time and place, but often they can be left out:
In summary, the distinction between these two types of clauses lies in whether the information they provide is essential or non-essential to the sentence.
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