1. Relative clause
Unit 18

2. 18.1 (P.164)
I know the boy .
WHO is wearing a
leather jacket.

3. The novel is very interesting.
18.1 (P.164)
The novel is very interesting.
The novel is very interesting.
which you lent me

4. The boy whom we met just now is Susan’s brother.
18.2 (P.164)
The boy whom we met just now is Susan’s brother.
Who?
Whom?

5. Fact: Just now we met the boy (= Susan’s brother)
18.2 (P.164)
Note: We use whom or that as the object of the verb
Fact: Just now we met the boy (= Susan’s brother)

6. 18.2 (P.164)
The boy whom we met just now is Susan’s brother.
Note: We usually use who or that in conversation.

7. Can I omit “whom” here? 18.2 (P.164)
The boy whom we met just now is Susan’s brother.
Note: As the object of the verb in the clause, the relative pronoun can be omitted.

8. Exercise 1
The experiments that she is currently working on are some of the most important in the University.
The experiments that she is currently
working on ……
object?
Subject?

9. Note: As the object of the verb in the clause, the relative pronoun can be omitted.
The experiments that she is currently working on
are some of
the most important in the University.

10. Did you see the book that was on this table this morning?
18.3 (P.165)
A: Did you see the book?
(B: which book?)
A: The book was on this table this morning. Did you see it……
Did you see the book that was on this table this morning?

11. Is this the book that you bought last week?
18.3 (P.165)
A: Is this the book?
(B: which book?)
A: You bought the book last week. Is this the book……
Is this the book that you bought last week?

12. Do you remember the day when did we first meet?
18.4&5 (P.166)
When did we first meet?
Do you remember the day?
Do you remember the day when did we first meet?

13. No “double negative” in the world!
Basic concept:
Did he love / loved me?
He doesn’t love / loves me.

14. No “double negative” in the world!
Do you remember the day?
When did we first meet?
Do you remember the day when we first met?
Do you remember the day when did we first meet?
Do you remember the day when did we first meet?

15. Any differences? Non-defining clause 18.7 (P.166)
A: The man who works in a bank may be able to help you with those forms
B: My father, who works in a bank, may be able to help you with these forms.
Non-defining clause

16. Which: refer to the whole sentence
18.8 (P.167)
Which: refer to the whole sentence
Susan failed the test, which surprised us all.
So what surprised us?
The test?