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Non-defining
relative clauses (来源：英语交友 http://friends.englishcn.com)
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Person
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Object
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| Subject |
who |
which |
| Object |
who, whom |
which |
| Possessive |
whose |
whose, of which |
Examples:
>> SUBJECT:
Frank Zappa, who
was one of the most creative artists in rock 'n roll, came
from California.
>> OBJECT:
Frank invited Janet, who
(whom) he had met in Japan, to
the party.
Peter brought his favorite antique book, which
he had found at a flee market, to show his friends.
>> POSSESSIVE:
Olympia, whose
name is taken from the Greek, is the capitol of Washington
State.
The singer, whose
most recent recording has had much success, is signing autographs.
The artist, whose
name he could not remember, was one of the best he had ever
seen.
>> NOTE:
In non-defining relative clauses, which
can be used to refer to an entire clause.
Example: He came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and
a t-shirt, which
was a stupid thing to do.
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