Discover the usage of defining relative clauses, particularly 'who' and 'whom' in the context of Harry Potter. A quiz challenges listeners to construct sentences with defining relative clauses. Explore examples from the series and learn about pronouns and their role in defining nouns.
Defining relative clauses provide additional information about a noun, using relative pronouns and verb phrases.
German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe found inspiration and creativity in Rome, resulting in over 800 watercolours and the completion of three plays.
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Goethe's Italian Journey and Creative Rediscovery
German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe experienced writer's block in 1786. He embarked on a journey to Italy, where he found inspiration and new experiences. While in Rome, Goethe lost his virginity and discovered his creative spark in the city's atmosphere and the allure of Italian models. This led to a burst of creativity, resulting in over 800 watercolours and the completion of three plays
Defining Relative Clauses Explained
The podcast also covered the topic of defining relative clauses. These clauses provide additional information about a noun in a sentence or question, defining the thing being discussed. The grammar of relative clauses involves starting with a noun and then adding a relative pronoun (such as who or that) and a verb phrase. The pronoun 'who' is used for people, while 'which' is used for things. The podcast provided examples and explanations of how these clauses can be used, including the difference between the subject and object forms of 'who' and the optional use of 'whom' in object relative clauses.