Non-defining clauses as sentences modifiers
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How can one sentence tell two mini-stories?
How can you describe something without defining it?
Non-defining relative clauses as sentence modifiers
You can use non-defining relative clauses with which to make a comment about an entire sentence.
I have three cats, which means there's usually a lot of cat fur on my clothes.
My roommate is a slob, which is why I want to get my own apartment.
PRACTICE
Match these statements with the appropriate non-defining clauses. Then compare with a partner and write two similar statements of your own.
1. I want to give away all my old books, __
2. I had locked my keys in my car, __
3. I've been exploring possibilities for natural cleaners, __
4. My son made a robot costume for himself, __
5. Our neighbor saves her empty jars for my dad, __
6. I downloaded a great new app that helps me organize information, __
7. It's easy to get lost when driving in a new city, __
8. Adam has bought some expensive software to edit videos, __
a. which is why you saw me opening it with a coat hanger.
b. which is great since he uses them to store nails and things in his workroom.
c. which is great because I think it's solved my problem of forgetting where I store files.
d. which is why I was wiping lemon juice and salt on those copper pots.
e. which is one reason why GPS systems were developed for cars.
f. which is why he was covered in aluminum foil yesterday.
g. which is strange since there are plenty of free programs that do that well.
h. which means I have to get boxes for them.
• Non-defining clauses as sentences modifiers