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. What punctuation is typically used to set off non-defining relative clauses? No punctuation is needed. Semicolons Colons Commas None Show Hint Option B is correct as non-defining relative clauses are set off by commas. Option A is incorrect as punctuation is needed, and options C and D are incorrect as semicolons and colons are not used for this purpose. 2. What is the purpose of commas in non-defining relative clauses? To set off additional, non-essential information. To indicate a pause in speech. To separate essential information. To mark the end of a sentence. None Show Hint Option C is correct as commas in non-defining relative clauses set off additional, non-essential information. Option A is incorrect as non-defining clauses are not essential, and options B and D do not accurately describe the function of commas in this context. 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
