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Adjective Relative Clauses Non DefiningSet 5

1Is there a relative clause? 'By writing to a prisoner, who previously had no letters, you can open a wide dimension to their lives.'

2Is this relative clause essential or nonessential?"My mother who has brown hair is standing over there."

3The relative clause: "The government has decided that medicines will be free of charge, which is really good news" is:

4My ideal school will have an open day annually. My parents and friends can visit us.

5Can an adjective clause start with 'which'?

6Non-defining relative clauses give ..... information about a .....

7Decide if the sentence is a defining or non-defining relative clause.Einstein, who was born in Germany, was considered a genius.

8Which sentence contains a non-essential clause? "My brother, who is a doctor, is here."

9John, who is my best friend, is getting married next month.

10Lady Gaga, who is a well-known pop star, is only 24

11Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence:We live just twenty miles from O'Hare Airport, which is the world's busiest airport.

12That red Ferrari, ..... is an Italian luxury car, was bought by that millionaire.

13Non-defining sentences:

14The Chinese ribbon dance, which has been performed for thousands of years, is often danced with red ribbons.

15Ravi,(1)/ whose father is a member of Parliament, (2)/ is my friend.(3)/No error (4)

16Alice, whose husband is a doctor, works as a secretary.

17Hazel hasn't read Hedy's message. It was sent yesterday.

18Is the following relative clause defining or non-defining? My brother, who is an artist, painted a beautiful mural.

19True/ False: There are two commas used to separate non-essential information in a sentence.

20Is the relative clause in this sentence defining or non-defining? "Nordahl Grieg School, where Hanne studies, has about 800 students."

21Starbucks, ..... just redesigned their pastry offerings, has always done well.

22Clare, who I work with, is doing the London marathon this year

23Is the relative clause essential or nonessential: This shade of paint, which is not very pretty, was on sale at the hardware store.

24The car, ..... was designed by a foreign company, won the race.

25Identify the nonessential clause in the following sentence:The car, which was red, sped past the stop sign.

26The earth, ..... is the fifth largest planet in the solar system, is the third planet from the sun.

27My friend George, that (A) arrived late (B), was not permitted (C) to enter (D) the class.

28When in Thailand we tend to buy green coconuts all the time, ..... is really cheap and tasty at the same time.

29Identify the non-restrictive adjective clause in the sentence:The book, which was written by a famous author, became a bestseller.

30My car, ..... is very old, is in the garage.

31Read the following sentence and decide whether the phrase typed in green is essential or nonessential.Jane who served the salad did not notice the bug nibbling on the leaf.

32Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive (extra info) clause?

33What does a nonrestrictive element do?

34That green sweater, which is on the floor, is mine.

35My friend, who lives in Miami, is older

36Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive (removable) element?

37In the sentence 'The book, which I borrowed from the library, is fascinating, ' what is the nonrestrictive element?

38We want to see the new Tom Carter film, which was released on Friday.

39Is the following relative clause defining or non-defining? The captain, whom everyone respects, gave the order to set sail.

40The sibling rivalry, ..... is quite a common thing at an early age, is actually a healthy way of growing up.

41What is the nonrestrictive elementPolio a disease that struck fear in parents was a terrible illness.

42Yellowstone National Park, ..... opened in 1972, was the first national park in the country

43This clause is separated with commas:

44Identify the nonrestrictive element:'The movie, which was released last year, won several awards.'

45Their new house, ..... they bought quite cheaply, does need some fixing up.

46A non-defining relative clause comes immediately ..... a subject/noun.

47What is the interruption in this sentence?Wayside School, having been build sideways, is 30 stories tall.

48Identify which mentor sentence correctly uses a comma to insert additional or interrupting information into the middle or at the end of the sentence.

49Is the following relative clause defining or non-defining? My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

50The exhibition, ..... works by Monet and Renoir, has been extended by a month.

51My sister, who is an artist, painted a beautiful mural.

52The Queen, ..... loves skydiving, will be 93 in April.

53My birthday. ..... was my 17th, turned out to be a wonderful day.

54Ali, ..... is married to my sister is a good football player.

55Determine whether the clause is essential or nonessential: 'The cake, which was chocolate flavored, was delicious.'

56Carlos, ..... team is at the top of the league, is a very good player

57A) Grapes of Wrath, which I've just finished, is an excellent book.b) Grapes of Wrath, that I've just finished, is an excellent book.

58Used primarilyA in the United States and Canada, American Sign Language, whichB comprises hand signs, facial expressions, and fingerspelling, includingC manyD regional differences and slang. No errorE

59My car, ..... I bought seven years ago, needs replacing.

60Identify the non-restrictive clause in the following sentence: 'The book, which was published last year, has become a bestseller.'

61What analogy is often used to describe non-defining relative clauses?