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Relative clauses 2 |
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Combining sentences
You can use relative pronouns to combine sentences.
I’m reading a book. The book has won an award. = I’m reading a book which has won an award.
Omitting the relative pronoun
Always use a relative pronoun when it is the subject of the relative clause (i.e. when it is followed by a verb).
This is the woman who wrote the book.
This is the DVD that goes with the book.
This is the photo which won first prize.
You don’t have to use a relative pronoun when it is the object of the relative clause (i.e. when it is followed by a noun or pronoun).
This is the book (which) I read on holiday.
This is the woman (who) Jack was telling you about.
This is the CD Rom (that) the boss gave me.
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