Defining relative clauses：練習題

Which sentence uses a defining relative clause to specify exactly which object is being discussed?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a defining relative clause where the relative pronoun acts as the object and can therefore be omitted?

Consider the two sentences below:
1. The students who finished the exam early left the room.
2. The students, who finished the exam early, left the room.
Which of the following describes the difference in meaning?

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate defining relative clause:

The dictionary ______ is on the teacher's desk belongs to the library.

Identify the sentence where the relative pronoun that acts as the subject of the defining relative clause.

Read the following sentence and decide if the underlined part is a defining relative clause or a non-defining relative clause. Explain why commas are used or not used here.

The cake that my sister baked for the party was delicious.

Using the possessive relative pronoun whose, combine the following sentences into a single complex sentence containing a defining relative clause.

The neighbor is a famous artist. His house was painted bright blue.

Create a single sentence that uses a defining relative clause to distinguish one specific "book" from a group of many books. Explain why you did not use commas in your sentence.

Combine the following pairs of sentences using a defining relative clause. Ensure you use the correct relative pronoun (e.g., who, which, that, whose).

a) This is the textbook. We use it for our History lessons.
b) I have a friend. Her father is a famous novelist.
c) The athletes were given a trophy. They won the championship.

The following sentences use defining relative clauses. However, some are missing the relative pronoun and some have redundant pronouns. Correct the mistakes and explain whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in each case.

a) The man whom I met him yesterday is my uncle.
b) The book you lent it to me was very exciting.
c) Students want to pass the exam should study hard.