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Relative Clauses and pronouns

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  • Paul, who has just moved in next door to me, has four sisters.
    Non-Defining
  • who/that/which/ -: I'm the sort of person....likes to spend time alone.
    who/that
  • Put the words in order and add a relative pronoun
    My sister spends hours working on the computer, which sometimes gives her a headache.
  • What kind of information does a defining relative clause give us?
    Essential info. The sentence doesn't make sense without it.
  • who/that/which/ -:I know a lot of people...have eaten at that restaurant.
    who/that
  • who/that/which/ -: There are a few things .... I want to keep with me
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  • D or ND? My sister, Jane, who lives in NY, has made a lot of friends there.
    Non-Defining
  • who/that/which/ -: Patrick paid back the money...he owed me last night.
    that/-
  • The café, which opened near the university, is a good place to meet people.
    Non-Defining
  • Put the words in order and add a relative pronoun
    My grandfather has three large dogs, which means plenty of exercise.
  • Of the six flats, the one that Sally shares with four friends is the smallest.
    Defining
  • who/that/which/ -: These aren't the photos...were in the newspaper.
    that/which
  • It's not always easy to meet people who like the same things as you.
    Defining
  • who/that/which/ -: This is the book ....Mimi gave me for my birthday.
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  • What kind of information does a non-defining relative clause give us?
    Non-essential, extra information. The sentence makes sense without it.
  • Put the words in order and add a relative pronoun
    Father walks to work, which is good for his health.
  • Put the words in order and add a relative pronoun
    Some blind people have guide dogs, which gives them more independence.