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What is a complete clause?
A relative clause always begins with a relative pronoun that is substituted for a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun when sentences are combined. A relative clause functions like an adjective, giving more information on a noun.
What kind of pronoun doesn't start an independent clause?
An independent clause usually starts (or ends) with a conjunction.An independent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb that is a complete thought which is part of a sentence but could stand on its own as a complete sentence.Example: It was the first time that my parents came for a visit. (the conjunction 'that' is joining the two independent clauses)A pronoun DOES start a DEPENDENT clause.A dependent clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause (a dependent clause that starts with a relative pronoun) gives information about its antecedent.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.Example: The shoes that I bought will match the new suit. (the relative pronoun 'that' introduces the relative clause 'that I bought')
What is the other name of your relative clause?
Restrictive Clause is the other name of relative clause..
Do relative pronouns introduce adverb clauses?
No, a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause gives information about its antecedent (most often the subject of the sentence).Example: The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.The relative pronoun 'who' introduces the relative clause 'who assigned the work' which relates information about its antecedent 'teacher'.An adverbial clause is a dependent clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. An adverbial clause functions as an adverb; the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Example: Call me when you're ready.The adverb 'when' introduces the adverbial clause 'when you're ready' which modifies the verb 'call'.
What is different between relative adverb and relative pronoun?
An adverbial clause is a dependent clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. An adverbial clause functions as an adverb; the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.Example: Call me when you're ready.The adverb 'when' introduces the adverbial clause 'when you're ready' which modifies the verb 'call'.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause gives information about its antecedent (most often the subject of the sentence).Example: The teacher who assigned the work should answer your question.The relative pronoun 'who' introduces the relative clause 'who assigned the work' which relates information about its antecedent 'teacher'.
Besides subject which is the other function for a subject pronoun?
Besides subject of a sentence, a subject pronoun can function as the subject of a relative clause. A relative clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause 'relates' information about its antecedent.Examples: Mother loves to bake.subject of the sentence: She made cookies for the children.subject of the relative clause: The cookies that shemade are for the children.
Which type of clause modifies a noun and is set off with comas?
A relative clause modifies a noun or a pronoun. A relative clause is a group of words that includes a verb, but is not a complete sentence, that gives information about the noun or pronoun to which it relates. A relative clause is introduced by a relative pronoun. The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.EXAMPLESThe runner who finishes first will win the race. (the relative clause is 'who finishes first'; the relative pronoun 'who' realtes to the noun 'runner', modifying the noun as a specific runner)The one who finishes first will win the race. (the relative clause 'who finishes first' relates to the indefinite pronoun 'one')
How do you paraphrase a relative clause?
In most cases, there is no need to paraphrase a relative clause.A relative clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought that can function as a complete sentence.A relative clause, usually introduced by a relative pronoun, gives additional information about the antecedent.Examples (with relative clause in bold):The man who called left a message for you.The place where I bought the car had many to choose from.The movie we saw was 'A Wonderful Life'.There is no real reason to paraphrase simple relative clauses.
What is the relative clause in the street where i live is in the centre of town?
The relative clause in the sentence "the street where I live is in the center of town" is "where I live." Relative clauses provide additional information about a noun in the sentence, in this case, "street." The relative pronoun "where" introduces the relative clause and connects it to the main clause. In this sentence, the relative clause specifies the location of the street, adding context to the main clause.
How can you determine whether to use who or whom in a relative clause?
The relative pronoun 'who' is the subjective form which functions as the subject of a relative clause.The relative pronoun 'whom' is the objective form which functions as the object of a preposition.Examples:My mom is the one who made the cake. (subject of the relative clause)The one for whom she made it is my grandma. (object of the preposition 'for')
Is were a relative clause?
No. A clause is more than one word. Were is the past form of are. In this sentence -- The boy who we met yesterday is very strange. The clause - who we met yesterday - is a relative clause. It begins with the relative pronoun - who.
Is the sentence What one thinks determines one's actions a type of clause or a Subordinate Clause?
It is a free relative clause, also referred to as a headless relative clause.
