Hi! Number 1 is relative clause non restrictive. Number 2 is relative clause restrictive. Correct? Thanks, Fulvio
1. My brother who lives in Paris is an engineer.
2. He is the man who lives in Paris.
yellowstarstruckHi! Number 1 is relative clause non restrictive. Number 2 is relative clause restrictive. Correct? Thanks, Fulvio
1. My brother, who lives in Paris, is an engineer.
2. He is the man who lives in Paris.
Yes, and the fact that 1 is non-restrictive means it needs commas (as shown above).
By the way, here's the correct word order for the terminology:
a non-restrictive relative clause
a restrictive relative clause
CJ
Comments
No: as written they are both restrictive relatives. Note the absence of commas.
In 1. there is nothing to suggest that you have only one brother. You clearly have at least one.