Relative clauses join common information together in one sentence using relative pronouns like who, which, that, whose, where, and when. Defining and non-defining relative clauses are discussed along with quantifiers, gerund versus infinitive, modal verbs like should, must, can, could, may, and might, and linking words like whereas, while, although, even though, despite, and in spite of. The document provides an overview and review of these various grammar topics in preparation for an upcoming midterm test.
2. Relative Clauses They join together one common information in one sentence; Relative Pronouns: who(m), which, that, whose, where, when; We can omit the relative pronoun if it refers to the object of the sentence. If it refers to the subject, we can’t. Defining vs. Non-Defining Relative Clauses
5. Linking words Attention!!! Whereas and While Although/Even though + clause Despite / In spite of + noun, pronoun or verb (-ing)
6. Modal Verbs should/shouldn’t (advice) must/mustn’t (obligation/logical necessity) can (ability/permission/general possibility) could (ability/permission/present or future possibility) may (permission/present or future possibility) might (present or future possibility/permission/reported speech)
