Relative clauses give us information about the person or thing mentioned. Defining relative clauses give us essential information – information that tells us who or what we are talking about. ... We usually use a relative pronoun or adverb to start a defining relative clause: who, which, that, when, where or whose.

What is a defining relative clause examples?

More examples of Defining Relative Clauses

He needs someone whom he can trust. I have a friend whose mum is a doctor. She's going to the museum which is full of interesting artefacts. Let's go to a theme park where there are lots of rollercoasters.

What is defining and non-defining relative clause?

Relative clauses give us information about the person or thing mentioned. Non-defining relative clauses give us extra information about someone or something. It isn't essential for understanding who or what we are talking about. My grandfather, who's 87, goes swimming every day.