Here's a breakdown:
* Subordinate Clause: A clause that depends on another clause for its meaning and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
* Relative Clause: A type of subordinate clause that modifies a noun or noun phrase. It typically begins with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) or a relative adverb (where, when, why).
Here are some examples:
* The book *that I bought yesterday* is very interesting. (The relative clause "that I bought yesterday" describes the noun "book")
* The woman *who lives next door* is a doctor. (The relative clause "who lives next door" describes the noun "woman")
* The city *where I grew up* is beautiful. (The relative clause "where I grew up" describes the noun "city")
Key Points:
* Relative clauses provide additional information about the noun they modify.
* They are often introduced by relative pronouns like "who," "which," "that," or "whose."
* They can also be introduced by relative adverbs like "where," "when," or "why."
* Relative clauses can be restrictive (essential to understanding the noun) or non-restrictive (providing additional, non-essential information).
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