Monday, April 16, 2012

Non−defining Relative Clauses

English Grammar | Non−defining relative clauses | Person Object
Subject who which
Object who, whom which
Possessive whose whose, of which
Examples:
>> SUBJECT:
Frank Zappa, who was one of the most creative artists in rock 'n roll, came from California.
>> OBJECT:
Frank invited Janet, who (whom) he had met in Japan, to the party.
Peter brought his favorite antique book, which he had found at a flee market, to show his friends.
>> POSSESSIVE:
Olympia, whose name is taken from the Greek, is the capitol of Washington State.
The singer, whose most recent recording has had much success, is signing autographs.
The artist, whose name he could not remember, was one of the best he had ever seen.
>> NOTE:
In non−defining relative clauses, which can be used to refer to an entire clause.
Example: He came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a t−shirt, which was a stupid
thing to do.
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