IELTS 6.5 Building bigger sentences | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Scientists who study genetics make significant breakthroughs.

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The student whose essay won the prize received a scholarship.

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My old laptop, that barely works anymore, needs to be replaced.

X - For non-defining clauses referring to things, "which" should be used, not "that."

The man who you saw at the party was my uncle.

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My parents, who celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, are planning a cruise.

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Paris which is the capital of France, is a beautiful city.

X - A comma is missing after the relative clause.

The decision that they made affected everyone in the department.

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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.

Sarah, who had never flown before, was surprisingly calm during the flight.

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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."

The building where we had our first date is now a coffee shop.

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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.

My dog, whose name is Buster, loves to play fetch.

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My favorite movie, which stars Tom Hanks is "Forrest Gump."

X - A comma is missing after the relative clause

Dr. Chen, who discovered the new gene, will present her findings today.

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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.

The book that I lent you is due back tomorrow.

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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.

My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting next month.

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