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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting next month.
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The dog, that barked all night long, kept me awake.
X - The dog, which barked all night long, kept me awake. "That" should not be used for non-defining clauses.
The book that I lent you is due back tomorrow.
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People who exercise regularly, tend to live longer.
X - This is a defining clause, specifying which people. Commas should not be used.
Dr. Chen, who discovered the new gene, will present her findings today.
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My favorite movie, which stars Tom Hanks is "Forrest Gump."
X - A comma is missing after the relative clause
My dog, whose name is Buster, loves to play fetch.
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The phone that's ringing on the table, belongs to John
X - This is a defining clause, specifying which phone. The comma is incorrect.
The building where we had our first date is now a coffee shop.
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My friend, that lives in Australia, sends me postcards.
X - For non-defining clauses referring to people, "who" should be used, not "that."
Sarah, who had never flown before, was surprisingly calm during the flight.
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Students who cheat on exams, face serious consequences.
X - This is a defining clause, specifying which students. Commas should not be used.
The decision that they made affected everyone in the department.
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Paris which is the capital of France, is a beautiful city.
X - A comma is missing after the relative clause.
My parents, who celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, are planning a cruise.
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The man who you saw at the party was my uncle.
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