1 00:00:01,120 --> 00:00:02,040 Hello guys! 2 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:02,060 Today we’re going to be learning about Relative Clauses: Hello guys! 3 00:00:02,060 --> 00:00:04,820 Today we’re going to be learning about Relative Clauses: 4 00:00:04,980 --> 00:00:07,040 Defining and Non-defining 5 00:00:07,620 --> 00:00:09,940 So, welcome to this class, and ENJOY! 6 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:15,000 But before we start, remember to listen, take notes, 7 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:17,720 and ask your questions if you have any doubts. 8 00:00:18,820 --> 00:00:20,860 So, what are we going to learn? 9 00:00:21,020 --> 00:00:23,400 We’re going to revise your relative Pronouns, 10 00:00:23,620 --> 00:00:25,540 identify Relative Clauses, 11 00:00:25,640 --> 00:00:29,600 and distinguish between Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses. 12 00:00:30,980 --> 00:00:35,100 So, let’s watch this video, and take notes while you’re watching! 13 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:38,280 Now, what are the differences 14 00:00:38,280 --> 00:00:41,600 between the Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses? 15 00:00:41,860 --> 00:00:44,560 In Defining Relative Clauses we find that 16 00:00:44,680 --> 00:00:46,420 they don’t go between commas 17 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:49,180 because they give us essential information. 18 00:00:49,420 --> 00:00:51,500 We can omit the pronoun 19 00:00:51,700 --> 00:00:56,180 if the word that comes next to it is not a verb. 20 00:00:56,440 --> 00:00:58,960 In Non-defining Relative Clauses we find that 21 00:00:59,020 --> 00:01:00,480 they go between commas, 22 00:01:00,620 --> 00:01:02,680 they give us extra information, 23 00:01:02,780 --> 00:01:04,920 we cannot omit the pronoun, 24 00:01:05,080 --> 00:01:07,680 and we can’t use the pronoun “that”. 25 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:10,500 Let’s practice a little bit! 26 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:13,720 Are these Defining or Non-defining Relative Clauses? 27 00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:18,020 “My dog, who is fat and old, likes sleeping on my bed”. 28 00:01:18,240 --> 00:01:20,820 “This is the hospital where my dad works”. 29 00:01:21,060 --> 00:01:24,980 “Jane, whose sister is a pilot, lives in London now”. 30 00:01:25,260 --> 00:01:28,680 “I like the dress that Mary is wearing today”. 31 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:31,100 Let’s continue practising. 32 00:01:31,300 --> 00:01:34,600 Have a look at question number 1 and choose the correct option. 33 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:39,800 Now, look at question number 2, and rewrite the sentences 34 00:01:39,860 --> 00:01:43,960 using a Relative pronoun and a Relative clause like in the example. 35 00:01:44,140 --> 00:01:47,760 “Matt told me about a shop. He often buys books there”. 36 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:49,140 So, we would have: 37 00:01:49,240 --> 00:01:53,380 “Matt told me about a shop where he often buys books”. 38 00:01:54,540 --> 00:01:56,620 I can see a bunch of experts now! 39 00:01:56,760 --> 00:01:59,760 But in case you need any extra help, here you’ve got a video 40 00:01:59,800 --> 00:02:03,120 where they explain the Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses, 41 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:07,000 and also, a website where you can practise as much as you want. 42 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:09,540 So, just to make sure that 43 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:12,040 you don’t forget anything about this lesson, 44 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:13,580 here you’ve got a class recap: 45 00:02:13,680 --> 00:02:16,780 Relative Pronouns: “who/that” for people, 46 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:19,000 “which/that” for objects, 47 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:20,800 “whose”: possession, 48 00:02:20,900 --> 00:02:22,340 “where”: place, 49 00:02:22,660 --> 00:02:23,860 “when”: time, 50 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:25,520 “why”: reason, 51 00:02:25,620 --> 00:02:28,260 An example of a Defining Relative Clause would be 52 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:32,140 “I like the dress that or which Mary is wearing today” 53 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:34,220 And an example of a Non-Defining: 54 00:02:34,380 --> 00:02:38,120 “My dog, who is fat and old, likes sleeping on my bed”. 55 00:02:38,540 --> 00:02:39,360 Bye!