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defining and non defining relative clauses

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  • Non Defining: I was at Powell's Books. I go there every Saturday afternoon.
    I was at Powell's Books, where I go every Saturday afternoon.
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  • The Eiffel Tower, _______ was built in 1889, is a symbol of Paris.
    which
  • what is a relative clause: Defining?
    Give information that is necessary.
  • Defining: Movies are not successful. The movies' characters are not believable.
    Movies whose characters are not believable are not successful.
  • I need the book _______ is on the top shelf.
    that
  • The mountain, which is the tallest in the range, is visible from here.
    Non-defining
  • Our new house, which has a big garden, is perfect for us.
    Non-defining
  • The girl _______ won the first prize is my best friend.
    who
  • The man _______ is talking to my sister is a doctor.
    who
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  • The students who passed the exam are excited.
    Defining
  • My brother, who is an engineer, is coming to visit.
    Non-defining
  • Non defining: I bought this book at City Lights Bookstore. I finished the book in two days.
    I bought this book, which I finished in two days, at City Lights.
  • what is a relative clause: Non Defining?
    Give information that is Not Necessary.
  • The woman who lives next door is a teacher.
    Defining
  • My new phone, _______ I bought yesterday, is already broken.
    which
  • Non defining: I bought this book at City Lights Bookstore. I finished the book in two days.
    I bought this book, which I finished in two days, at City Lights.
  • Defining: The city is five miles away. They filmed the movie there.
    The city where they filmed the movie is five miles away.
  • Defining: The person lives in my town. He directed this movie.
    The person who directed the movie lives in my town.
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  • The car that I bought last month is already in the shop.
    Defining
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  • Defining: I like movies. The movies include mystery.
    I like movies that include mystery.
  • The book that I recommended is on the top shelf.
    Defining
  • My sister, _______ is a lawyer, just got promoted.
    who