Relative Clause

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#86809 Tue, 05 Apr 05 06:03 AM

I just posted, asking about a relative pronoun. I found my answer. But, now I need to know what a relative clause is. Being an English teacher is too difficult! I think I'm going to go back to work at McDonald's!!!!

Seriously....please help out.

What is a relative clause?

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Clauses, Nouns, Pronouns, Relative Pronouns

x.mehrdad

#86819 Tue, 05 Apr 05 07:11 AM

Hello guest,

Relative clause is the clause which has been introduced by relative pronoun, in this case 'which has been...' cheers

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Clauses, Nouns, Pronouns, Relative Pronouns

CalifJim

#86823 Tue, 05 Apr 05 07:46 AM

A relative clause is a clause that acts like an adjective to more fully explain the preceding noun or pronoun. The relative clause can start with "who", "whom", "whose", "which", or "that", or no such connecting word at all. Sometimes "where" or "when" occurs as the relative pronoun.

noun or pronoun being modified
relative pronoun which begins the relative clause
relative clause modifying the noun

The book which is lying on the table is very heavy.
I like the one that has the gold trim.
Mozart, who composed many symphonies, died quite young.
She turned up her nose at the gift I gave her.
That's the man whose money was stolen last week.
Unfortunately, the place where we had the picnic was infested with ants.

CJ