What is a relative clause?

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What is a relative clause?

A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It begins with a relative pronoun (such as who, whom, whose, which, or that) or a relative adverb (such as when, where, or why) and functions as an adjective by modifying the noun or pronoun. Relative clauses can be essential (restrictive) or non-essential (non-restrictive) depending on whether they are necessary for the meaning of the sentence or just provide extra information.