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Adjective Relative Clauses Non DefiningSet 11

1Gorillas, ..... are large and origin in Africa, can sometimes be found in zoos.

2Is this an adjective phrase or clause?The clerk thought my uncle wanted to wrap himself in a flag, which would not be very warm.

3What is the nonrestrictive element in this sentence?The mouse ran under the table to hide from the homeowner.

4Look at the following sentences. Choose the correct combination using a non-defining relative clause:Al Gore gave a long and boring speech. He won the Nobel Prize.

5Jack (who's retired) now spends a lot of time with his grandchildren.

6Study the situations and then decide whether the following relative clauses are defining or non-defining.I have one sister.

7Which sentence contains a correctly used nonessential element?

8We cannot omit the relative pronoun from a non-defining clause.

9He gave us a lift to the airport,

10He turned on the TV, ..... I thought was rather surprising.

11What is the adjective clause?The quarter has ended, which means we will change classes.

12My cousin, who is a chef, cooked us a delicious meal.

13Which of the following includes a nonrestrictive element?

14My house, which has a blue door, needs painting.

15Which sentence uses a nonrestrictive adjective clause correctly?

16He comes from Venezuela ..... is a Spanish speaking country.

17Nicholas is learning sign language, which deaf people use to communicate.

18The colors, that were used to decorate the reception hall, were well-matched.

19Who-Which-That My bookcase, ..... in my room, is stuffed with old books.

20Non-defining clausesHe got a phone call from his father, ..... he hadn't spoken to in years.

21In the sentence 'The book, which was written by a famous author, became a bestseller.', which part is the nonessential clause?

22The red book, ..... I borrowed from the library, is very interesting.

23Choose if the relative clause we added is defining or non-defining: "Teacher Robert, who I love, is such a kind person."

24Jerusalem, where I was born and raised, is a fascinating place to visit.

25Punctuate the nonrestrictive element.Superman who is from Krypton fights crime in Metropolis.

26Which group of words are non-essential?

27Choose the letter of the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:He dedicated his life to researching the stars, ..... led to the discovery of several new galaxies.

28I will ask my friend-she is knowledgeable about technology-which computer is best for the job.

29I haven't had a single job offer, ..... is very disappointing.

30Identify the non-defining clause: "The movie, which I watched last night, was great."

31Complete the sentence with the pronoun that best fits a non-essential clause:My bike, ..... is brand new, has a flat tire.

32What type of relative clause CANNOT use "that"?

33The river, which flows through the town, is often used for kayaking. True/False: This sentence contains a non-restrictive clause.

34This book, ..... I bought at Xuan Thu bookstore, is very expensive.

35My grandfathers, who are 85, go walking every day.

36What is the non-restrictive element in the sentence 'Peter, who works at night, is going to visit me'?

37We don't need this clause to understand the sentence.

38My grandma, ..... bakes the best pies, if also a talented singer.

39In which kind of relative clauses isn't THAT allowed?

40Construct a relative clause for the sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

41My sister, who is married, is on holiday.

42Leena refused the offer, which was upsetting to her boss.

43The final decision, ..... not everybody is going to like, will be announced at the next meeting.

44The sentence "My dog, whose name is Blacky, is very friendly" is:

45My research topic is the gorilla ..... is a very clever animal.

46What does it mean if an adjective clause is set off with commas?

47Bartering, which is exchanging goods and services, is slow and impractical.

48Identify the rule below that this sentence represents: Mr. Hall, who ordered another double anchovy pizza, claims to have a pet dolphin in his backyard pool.

49Look at the following sentences. Choose the correct combination using a non-defining relative clause:Social network sites will definitely change business. They are very popular.

50Decide whether the clause in italics is defining or non-defining.The dog, which was lying on the sofa, had long pointed ears.

51Shah Jahan, ..... was the Mughal Emperor in the 17th century, built the Taj Mahal

52The weather turned out to be very good, ..... was more than we could expect.

53We stayed at the Royal Hotel, ..... Peter recommended to us.

54Those girls, who have been friends for years, are all going to the same university.

55Decide whether the clause in italics is defining or non-defining.A tall girl, who was wearing a hat, came into the room.

56He airline displayed their new uniform ..... at the press conference.

57You really need to talk to your boss ..... everyone in your shoes would normally do!

58Ann, who has a crush on my brother, is the smartest girl in my class.

59The television, ..... so long been a part of our culture, has an enormous influence.

60Choose the best non-defining version of this sentence: "The university was founded in 1850. It is very prestigious."

61Which sentence matches the situation?We didn't open all the gifts immediately.