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The book that I borrowed from the library is excellent.
Defining: The book that I borrowed from the library is excellent.
My house which has a blue door needs painting.
Non-Defining: My house, which has a blue door, needs painting.
My favorite flowers are the ones that are very colourful.
Defining: My favorite flowers are the ones that are very colourful.
The cat whose name is Flash is on our balcony.
Non-Defining: The cat, whose name is Flash, is on our balcony.
The car that I bought last week is red.
Defining: The car that I bought last week is red.
My friend who lives in Berlin is a doctor.
Non-defining: My friend, who lives in Berlin, is a doctor.
The student who studies hardest usually succeeds.
Defining: The student who studies hardest usually succeeds.
Books that are well-written are always interesting.
Defining: Books that are well-written are always interesting.
Mrs. Smith whose son is in my class is a teacher.
Non-Defining: Mrs. Smith, whose son is in my class, is a teacher.
The Eiffel Tower which is in Paris is a famous landmark.
Non-Defining:The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, is a famous landmark.
The boy who won the prize is my cousin.
Defining: The boy who won the prize is my cousin.
The book which is on the table is mine.
Defining: The book which is on the table is mine.
Peter who you met yesterday is my boss.
Non-Defining: Peter, who you met yesterday, is my boss.
The car that is outside the house is mine.
Defining: The car that is outside the house is mine.
My living room which is the largest room in my house is at the front of the house.
Non-Defining: My living room, which is the largest room in my house, is at the front of the house.
My computer which is red is not working anymore.
Non-Defining: My computer, which is red, is not working anymore.
