Fragments And Modifying Clauses 5.3 Flashcards
What is a relative clause
Used to identify something or provide more information about a noun.
What are the types of relative clauses
- restrictive relative clauses
- nonrestrictive relative clauses
What is a restrictive relative clause
Clauses that modify a noun to identify it.
Ex/
The man in the crowd who has jelly on his head is the clown.
What is a nonrestrictive relative clause
Clauses that provide nonessential information about a noun.
Ex/
The man in the ring, who has 62 pairs of shoes, is the clown.
Introducing relative clauses with that and which regionally
Either that or which can be used in UK and AUS
Only that can be used in US
Modifiers are
Words, phrases and clauses that affect and often enhance the meaning of a sentence. They’re words that modify another part of a sentence.
What are dangling modifiers
When something modifies a word or phrase that has not been clearly identified.
Ex/
Looking into the distance, the sun dipped below the horizon.
What are misplaced modifiers
When the positioning of a modifier in the sentence makes it unclear which term is being modified.
Ex/
Chopped up into tiny pieces and covered in gravy, the kitten enjoyed her food.
