Relative Clauses
Relative clauses add extra information about a noun without starting a new sentence.
Relative Pronouns
- Who: For people. (The man who called is my brother.)
- Which: For things/animals. (The car which is parked outside is mine.)
- That: For people or things (informal). (The book that I read was great.)
- Whose: For possession. (The girl whose bag was stolen is crying.)
Defining vs Non-Defining
Defining: Essential information. No commas. The students who study hard will pass.
Non-Defining: Extra information. Uses commas. My brother, who lives in Paris, is visiting.