Relative Clauses
Defining and non defining
The athlete who won the gold medal specializes in swimming.
Lionel Messi, who is a football legend, started playing at a young age.
The equipment that you need for fencing is very specific.
Cycling, which is both a sport and a mode of transport, has many health benefits.
She’s the coach who trains the national volleyball team.
The Olympic Games, which take place every four years, include a wide range of sports.
My brother, who loves extreme sports, just took up rock climbing.
WHO
WHICH
WHERE
WHEN
WHOSE
THAT
POSSESION
Defining
- Identifican de QUÉ o QUIÉN estamos hablando.
- OMIT who, which or that when A SUBJECT comes AFTER.
- No usan comas.
Non-defining
- Añaden información sobre algo o alguien que ya conocemos.
- La información extra va entre COMAS.
Clave para saber de que o quien hablamos
My dog, who loves swimming, is very playful.
The girl who is wearing a pink helmet is my sister.
