Jul 08, 2025 | 12 views
A. The book, which is very old, is a classic.
B. The book, it was written by a famous author, is a classic.
C. The book, who is very old, is a classic.
D. The book, which it is written, is a classic.
Pembahasan :
Non-defining relative clauses are used to add extra information that is not essential to the meaning of the main clause. They are set off by commas. Option A correctly uses commas and a relative pronoun ('which') to introduce the non-defining clause.
A. I live in the house.
B. The house is very large.
C. That I live in the house is very large.
D. I live in the house.
Pembahasan :
Defining relative clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence and link the noun to the information. In this sentence, 'that I live in the house' defines which house is being referred to. Option D correctly identifies the defining clause.
A. who
B. which
C. that
D. whose
Pembahasan :
When referring to a person, 'who' is typically used in defining relative clauses. 'Which' is more often used with non-defining relative clauses. 'That' can be used in both, but 'who' is more appropriate here as it relates to a person.
A. The city, which is famous for its museums, attracts many tourists.
B. The museum, which is famous for its museums, attracts many tourists.
C. The museum, it's famous for its museums, attracts many tourists.
D. The city, it is famous for its museums, attracts many tourists.
Pembahasan :
Non-defining relative clauses provide additional information and are set off by commas. Option A correctly uses commas and 'which' to introduce the clause.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. whose
Pembahasan :
This is a defining relative clause. 'Which' is used to define the book being discussed. It is essential to identify *which* book.
A. My sister, who lives in London, is a doctor.
B. My sister, that lives in London, is a doctor.
C. My sister, which lives in London, is a doctor.
D. My sister, who is a doctor, lives in London.
Pembahasan :
Non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are separated by commas. 'Which' is the correct relative pronoun for this type of clause.
A. The car, whose engine is broken, won't start.
B. The car, it's engine is broken, won't start.
C. The car, who engine is broken, won't start.
D. The car, whose engine it is broken, won't start.
Pembahasan :
'Whose' is used to show possession. In this case, the engine belongs to the car. Option A correctly uses 'whose'.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. whose
Pembahasan :
This is a defining relative clause. 'Which' is used to identify the building. It is crucial to identify *which* building.
A. The flowers, which are beautiful, smell lovely.
B. The flowers, who are beautiful, smell lovely.
C. The flowers, it are beautiful, smell lovely.
D. The flowers, whose are beautiful, smell lovely.
Pembahasan :
The sentence uses a non-defining relative clause correctly, adding extra information about the flowers. The relative pronoun 'which' is appropriate.
A. The restaurant, which has a great ambiance, is popular.
B. The restaurant, that has a great ambiance, is popular.
C. The restaurant, who has a great ambiance, is popular.
D. The restaurant, which it has a great ambiance, is popular.
Pembahasan :
A defining relative clause is essential for identifying which restaurant is being referred to. 'That' is used correctly and the clause provides vital information about the restaurant.
