A non-defining relative clause is used to provide extra information about a noun. Using non-defining clauses allows you to combine information from more than one sentence making your writing more cohesive. It also shows the examiner you have at least a band 7 understanding of English grammar.
For Example - My garden, which is often full of cats, attracts a lot of small birds
Here the non-defining relative clause provides more information about the garden.
With non-defining relative clauses:
My garden, that which is often full of cats, attracts a lot of small birds. X
My garden, which is often full of cats, attracts a lot of small birds. ✓
My garden, which is often full of cats, attracts a lot of small birds.
– which refers to garden.
Many people believe we shouldn’t test medicines on animals, which is difficult if we want to keep people safe.
– which refers to the whole main clause (Many people believe we shouldn’t test medicines on animals).
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1. | Some students live very close to university. This allows them to get up later than others. |
Some students live close to university, them to get up later than others. | |
2. | The science and technology museum is in Manchester. It has many great displays for young people. |
The Science and Technology museum, , has many great displays for young people. | |
3. | My uncle Philip is very funny. He is coming to the party. |
My uncle Philip, , is coming to the party. | |
4. | The text was about ancient Egyptian history. It was fascinating. |
The text, about ancient Egyptian history, fascinating. | |
5. | He met her at the party. The party was at my house. |
He met her at the party, . | |
6. | I started at Microsoft in 2008. I worked there until recently. |
I started at Microsoft in 2008, I worked until recently. | |
7. | I asked the police for directions. He was not very friendly. |
I asked the policeman, , for directions. | |
8. | Althea and Donna sang Uptown Top Ranking. It was a hit in England. |
Althea and Donna , in England. | |
9. | People often drive very too fast. This is dangerous. |
People , dangerous. | |
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