Relative clauses: defining and non-defining (Easy) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Grammar › Relative clauses: defining and non-defining (Easy) 📝 IELTS – English Grammar – Relative clauses: defining and non-defining – Easy 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a non-defining relative clause? The car that I bought last year is blue. The book that I borrowed was fascinating. The teacher who teaches English is very kind. My neighbor, who is a musician, plays the piano. None Show Hint Option C uses a non-defining relative clause 'who is a musician' to provide additional information about the neighbor. Options A, B, and D use defining clauses. 2. Which of the following sentences uses a defining relative clause? My brother, who lives in Canada, is visiting us. My car, which I bought last year, is red. The girl who won the race is my sister. The book, which is on the table, is mine. None Show Hint Option B uses a defining relative clause 'who won the race' to specify which girl is being referred to. Option A, C, and D use non-defining clauses, which add extra information but are not essential to identify the noun. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up
