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Old 25-May-2003, 18:01
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hello, I was wondering if you could help me; I don't knowwhat the defining clauses are
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Try this link.

Defining clauses: http://www.bartleby.com/116/204.html

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Try this: http://www.usingenglish.com/articles...e-pronoun.html
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So a defining clause is essential to the sense of the sentence and is not bracketed by commas?

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That's it exactly Ronbee .... it gets a bit more complicated, but that's the basis.
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A defining clause is a relative clause that is essential to the sense of the sentence. Unlike a nondefining clause (not essential), it is not bracketed by commas.

See: http://www.usingenglish.com/articles...e-pronoun.html

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