Non-defining Relative Clauses Exercise

What is a non-defining relative pronoun? It is a pronoun used in writing to join two ideas.

FCE USE OF ENGLISH PREPARATION

NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES EXERCISE

by Bob Wilson at autoenglish.org

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FCE USE Part 1

Three things about Non-defining Relative Clauses.

1. The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets.

2. Non-defining relative clauses are NOT used in spoken English. It would sound unnatural.

3. The relative pronoun can never be omitted.

Non-defining Relative Clauses Exercise

Join the sentences using a non-defining relative clause.

Valencia is a great place. Valencia is due east of Madrid.
Jimbo is living in Thailand now. Jimbo got divorced last year.
Clare is a good teacher. I don't like Clare very much.
The Flaca pub rocks. I met my girlfriend in The Flaca.
My greasy neighbour stinks of after-shave. My greasy neighbour is a bus driver.
Almeria is very dry. The beaches of Almeria are wonderful.
The school was built in 1907. The school has about 800 students.
The government handled the diplomatic crisis badly. The government is facing corruption charges.
The Plaza Redonda square is near the cathedral. They hold a market in The Plaza Rodonda square every Sunday. (use WHERE)
Samantha is coming to the party.Samantha's mother is mayoress of this town,