Relative Clause Template 1
Restrictive: The [noun] that/who [essential identifying detail] [main predicate].
4 Relative Clause Templates
Start with structure, then replace every placeholder with information that is true, relevant, and natural for your context. These templates are intentionally skeletal so your final writing does not sound mass-produced.
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How to personalize a template
Clear relative clauses sit close to the noun they modify and distinguish essential information from nonessential information so punctuation matches the intended meaning.
- 1Choose the template closest to your actual purpose.
- 2Replace every bracketed field with specific information.
- 3Delete any sentence that does not belong in your situation.
- 4Read the result aloud for unnatural transitions or repeated phrasing.
- 5Verify names, dates, links, facts, and promises before sending or publishing.
Relative Clause Template 2
Nonrestrictive: [Specific noun], who/which [extra detail], [main predicate].
Relative Clause Template 3
Possession: The [noun] whose [possessed item] [verb] [main predicate].
Relative Clause Template 4
Object relative: The [thing] that [subject] [verb] [main predicate].