WH-Interrogatives
* Function: They ask questions.
* Structure: Begin with a WH-word (who, what, where, when, why, how) followed by a verb and the rest of the question.
* Example:
* Who is going to the party?
* What did you eat for breakfast?
* Where did you find that book?
Relative Clauses
* Function: They provide additional information about a noun.
* Structure: They are introduced by a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) and function as adjectives.
* Example:
* The girl who won the race is my sister. (tells us which girl)
* The book that I read was very interesting. (tells us which book)
* The house where I grew up is still standing. (tells us which house)
Key Differences
1. Purpose: WH-interrogatives seek information, while relative clauses provide more detail.
2. Position: WH-interrogatives are standalone questions, while relative clauses are parts of sentences.
3. Function: WH-interrogatives act as complete sentences, while relative clauses function as adjectives.
Here's a simple way to remember:
* WH-interrogatives: "Who, what, where, when, why, how?" - these words are used to ask questions.
* Relative Clauses: They act like "extra details" about a noun.
Example:
* WH-interrogative: Where did you go on vacation? (asks for a location)
* Relative Clause: I went to the beach, which was very beautiful. (gives information about the beach)
Let me know if you have any other questions!