Belajar Relative Clause

A relative clause is a subordinate clause which is generally preceded by a relative pronoun like who, which, whom, that, etc. A defining relative clause is essential in a sentence because it qualities the noun in the main clause is some way. While a non-defining relative clause only gives an explanation, so it is not essential to the sentence.

1.      Who: It is refers to a person that used as subject.

Example: The Lady who teaches in political science department is my mentor.

2.      Whom: It is refers to a person that used as an object of the clause

Example: The person whom I spoke last night is my father.

3.      Which/that: is refers to a things or animals

Example: The watch which Ken bought was expensive.

4.      Whose: Possession/ownership

Example: the company whose manager was resigned is in dire straits.

5.      When: for a time (year, month, week, day etc)

Example: I will never forget the day when I meet you.

6.      Where: for a place (Country, district, city, etc)

Example: The house where he stays is old.

7.      Why: for a reasons

Example: I don’t know why he winked.

Example:

The Boy is my brother. He met you yesterday.

 --The boy who met you yesterday is my brother

The man is john. You called him last night

--The man whom you called last night is john

She is waiting for the bus. The bus goes to Salatiga

--She is waiting for the bus that goes to Salatiga

The man is proud. His son is an Engineer

è-The man whose son is an engineer is very proud