Relative clauses are introduced by a relative pronoun, which can refer to people or things. There are two types: defining and non-defining.
Defining Relative Clauses
Defining relative clauses give essential information and do not have commas. The relative pronoun can be omitted when it's not the subject. For example: "Give me the book (that) you bought" or "Give me the book that is on the table."
The relative pronouns used in defining relative clauses are: who, which, that, when, whose, whom.
Non-Defining Relative Clauses
Non-defining relative clauses provide extra information and are set off by commas. They are a bit more formal and the relative pronoun cannot be omitted. For example: "I went on holiday to Dublin, which is the capital of Ireland."
The relative pronouns used in non-defining relative clauses are: who, which, whose, whom, what, that.
Examples of relative pronouns suitable for defining relative clauses include: who, which, that, whose, when, whom.
Examples of relative pronouns suitable for non-defining relative clauses include: who, which, whose, whom, what, that.
Relative clauses can be used with prepositions, and it's important to choose the right preposition to use with the relative pronoun. For example: "The girl whom I was talking to yesterday."
Future Modal Verbs Examples
Future modal verbs are used to express different ideas such as obligation, ability, possibility, advice, and polite requests.
For example:
- Obligation: "I have to study for my exam."
- Ability: "She will be able to speak three languages."
- Possibility: "It may rain later."
- Advice: "You should ask for help if you need it."
- Polite request: "Could you please pass the salt?"
Modal Verbs Future Tense Exercises
Exercises with modal verbs in the future tense can help you practice using these verbs in the correct context.
For example, complete the sentences with the appropriate future modal verb:
- I have to / I must / I can't / I don't have to finish this by tomorrow.
- You should / could / might ask for permission before using the equipment.
In conclusion, it's important to understand how to use relative clauses and future modal verbs correctly in English for effective communication. Practice exercises can be helpful in improving your skills in using these grammatical structures.
