Relative Clause

A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause. 

It begins with a relative pronoun (such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," or "that") or a relative adverb (such as "when," "where," or "why"). 

Relative clauses serve to modify or describe the noun they follow. 

1. Relative pronoun introducing the clause:

   The woman who lives next door is a doctor. (modifies "woman")

   The book that I borrowed yesterday is very interesting. (modifies "book")

   The car whose engine broke down is being repaired. (modifies "car")

2. Relative adverb introducing the clause:

   This is the park where we had our picnic last summer. (modifies "park")

   Do you remember the day when we first met? (modifies "day")

   Tell me the reason why you are late,  (modifies "reason")

In each example, the relative clause provides additional information about the noun it modifies, adding detail or context to the sentence. 

Worksheet Relative Clause

Self-Check Exercise 1