A relative clause can be introduced by either a relative pronoun or a relative adverb. A relative clause can be restrictive or nonrestrictive (essential or nonessential) Restrictive relative clauses ...

The former are adjoined to NPs. A relative clause contains a WH-phrase which moves and is adjoined to CP: The student who likes syntax is a cog-sci major. Our neighbor's dog, who the mailman was bit ...

A relative clause can be used to give additional information about a noun. They are introduced by a relative pronoun like 'that', 'which', 'who', 'whose', 'where' and 'when'. For example ...

A relative clause can be used to give additional information about a noun. They are introduced by a relative pronoun like 'that', 'which', 'who', 'whose', 'where' and 'when'. For example ...

(there is a need to define which place) The place where these key decisions are made is in central London. (it is clear to the reader which place) In some defining relative clauses the conjunction can ...