Defining Relative Clauses

A defining relative clause gives essential information about a noun. It helps identify which person, thing, or place you are talking about. You can use the words "who," "which," "where," and "when" to create these clauses. 1. Who: Used for people. Example: "The teacher who helps me is nice." 2. Which: Used for things or animals. Example: "The book which I read was interesting." 3. Where: Used for places. Example: "The restaurant where we ate was delightful." 4. When: Used for times. Example: "The day when we met was special." These clauses are called "defining" because they define or identify the noun they follow. They are essential for understanding the sentence. If you remove the clause, the meaning of the sentence changes. That's why you don't put commas before or after them.