The Art of Connection 🎨

Relative clauses are like the invisible threads in a painting—they connect different parts of your sentence to create a complete picture. In English, we use these clauses to give more information about a person or thing without starting a new sentence.

1. Essential Information (Defining) 📋

Use defining relative clauses to say exactly which person or thing you mean. Without this info, the sentence doesn't make sense. Rule: No commas!

• 'This is the room where they keep the painting.' ✅
• 'The man who stole it was Italian.' ✅

2. Extra Information (Non-Defining) 📋

Use non-defining relative clauses to add extra 'bonus' details. The sentence works without them. Rule: You MUST use commas!

• 'Leonardo, who was a genius, lived in Italy.' ✅
• 'The Louvre, which is in Paris, is huge.' ✅

3. Which pronoun should I use? ✨

4. Common Mistakes ⚠️