relative clause
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A clause that gives more information about a noun, usually introduced by a word like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
Usage notes
A relative clause introduced by 'that' usually can't be set off with a comma, unlike one introduced by 'which'.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In 'the book that I borrowed was excellent', the _____ is 'that I borrowed'."
Answer: relative clause
In your own words, what does "relative clause" mean?
A clause that gives more information about a noun, usually introduced by a word like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
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