A relative clause adds to a sentence by using a pronoun. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

Relative pronouns as subjects of the dependent clause. Take a look at this use of the relative pronoun "which": "Voters have to decide which of the candidates can serve the national interest best." ...

An essential relative clause provides necessary, defining information about the noun. On the other hand, non‐ essential relative clauses provide additional, non‐necessary information about the noun.

Because relative clauses play a central role in English discourse, modifying text can result in awkward or unnatural discourse. However, attention to the challenges posed by relative clauses and other ...

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) – A man whose cousin was charged with selling stolen grave markers at a scrap dealer decided to try to make up for his relative’s actions. Michael Montanaro told ...

In this example, the relative clause is ‘who smells of slime’. It provides more information about the man. The relative pronoun, ‘who’, is used to connect these clauses in the sentence.