There are two types of relative clause: defining and non-defining.
Both add extra information to a sentence. Read the example sentences.
Non-defining | Defining |
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The man, who has a moustache, is my grandfather. | I’m going to wear those shoes that I bought yesterday. |
The video clip, which stars Monty Bishop, will be online tomorrow. | The woman who lives on the second floor is a doctor. |
My Mum, whose sister lives in New York, is on holiday at the moment. | My aunt works for a school which is for special needs children. |
The train, which was the first of its kind, is now in a museum. |