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Writing correct relative clauses Rule1：Where the antecedent refers to a thing antecedent + that / which + clause For example： A place is a machine that /which can fly. Rule 2：Where the antecedent refers to a person Antecedent + that / who / whom + clause For example： He knew the teacher that /who /whom we met yesterday. Rule 3：Where the antecedent is used as possessive in the clause antecedent + whose + clause For example： Please show me the book whose cover is red. Rule 4：Where the antecedent refers to time antecedent + when + clause For example： I never forget the day when I graduated from the senior high school. Rule 5：Where the antecedent refers to place antecedent + where + clause For example： The hotel where we stayed was not clean. Rule 6：Where the antecedent refers to cause antecedent + why + clause For example： The reason why I am calling you is to invite you to a party. Rule 7：Where the antecedent refers to manner antecedent + in which + clause For example： I do not like the way in which you talk to your mom. Rule 8：Where the antecedent refers to the main clause as a whole Preceding sentence+ which + clause For example： He takes exercise regularly ,which helps to keep him fit. Rule 9：Where the relative clause has no relative word If the relative is used as object in the relative clause ,it may be omitted. For example： The watch （ ）I love so much has been given to my friend . Rule 10：Where the relative clause begins with a preposition antecedent + prep. + which + clause For example： I want to find the pen with which I wrote the letter. Rule 11：Where the antecedent and the relative clause are separated by a comma A non-restrictive clause does not narrow down the antecedent；it only adds additional information to the antecedent. For example： Dayan Pagoda ，which was established more than one thousand years ago ,has become the symbol of Xian. Have fun * *