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Eu: Escreve em inglês um texto a explicar relative clauses

Chat GPT: Certainly! Here's an explanation of relative clauses:

Relative clauses, also known as adjective clauses, are subordinate clauses that
provide additional information about a noun in the main clause. These clauses
are introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which,"
and "that."

The relative clause adds details to a sentence, helping to identify or describe the
noun it modifies. Consider the following examples:

1. Defining Relative Clauses:


 The woman who is sitting next to me is my sister.
 I like the book that you recommended.
In these examples, the relative clauses (who is sitting next to me and that
you recommended) are essential to understanding which woman and
which book is being referred to. Omitting the relative clause would leave
the sentence incomplete or ambiguous.
2. Non-defining Relative Clauses:
 My brother, who is an architect, designed this building.
 The new smartphone, which was released last month, is quite
popular.
In contrast, non-defining relative clauses provide additional, non-
essential information about the noun. Omitting the relative clause would
not affect the core meaning of the sentence. Commas are used to set off
non-defining relative clauses.
3. Relative Pronouns:
 The car whose alarm is constantly going off belongs to my
neighbor.
 I have a friend whom I've known since childhood.
Relative pronouns like "whose," "whom," and "which" are used to connect
the relative clause to the main clause, indicating the relationship between
the two.

Understanding how to use relative clauses is crucial for constructing clear and
precise sentences. Whether defining or non-defining, relative clauses add depth
and specificity to our communication, allowing us to convey more detailed
information about the subjects we discuss.

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