Relative+clauses

[|Introduction]
Here is a brief explanation of the difference between "defining" and "non-defining" clauses in sentences.

[|Defining relative clauses]
Here you'll find a detailed explanation of defining relative clauses, and includes a breakdown of "subject" and "object" relative pronouns.

[|Non-defining relative clauses]
Here you'll find a detailed explanation of non-defining relative clauses, and again includes a breakdown of "subject" and "object" relative pronouns as well as an explanation on how to punctuate sentences with non-defining relative clauses.

[|Relative pronoun test]
Another link, this time to an online test on relative pronouns

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