what is the difference between defining and non defining relative clauses? discuss giving examples
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non-defining relative clause
non-defining clauses still add extra information, but not in the same way. While they tell you something additional, they’re not necessary to the meaning of the sentence, but just add an extra non-essential dimension.
For example:
“The private yacht, which was rumoured to be the most expensive in the world, belonged to the mysterious couple.”
defining relative clause
While both types of relative clauses add extra information to the sentence, a defining relative clause clearly adds detail about a specific noun that is defined.
Let’s look at some examples:
“My brother who finished university this summer is spending the year travelling.”
non-defining clauses still add extra information, but not in the same way. While they tell you something additional, they’re not necessary to the meaning of the sentence, but just add an extra non-essential dimension.
For example:
“The private yacht, which was rumoured to be the most expensive in the world, belonged to the mysterious couple.”
defining relative clause
While both types of relative clauses add extra information to the sentence, a defining relative clause clearly adds detail about a specific noun that is defined.
Let’s look at some examples:
“My brother who finished university this summer is spending the year travelling.”
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What is the difference between defining and non defining relative clause with examples
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