Non-defining relative clauses — One Day in Dublin, Forever
Grammar: Non-defining relative clauses
Free ESL grammar exercise on non-defining relative clauses themed around one day in dublin, forever. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on culture, practising non-defining relative clauses. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
The celebrations, which began informally in the 1950s, have grown into something remarkable. The James Joyce Centre, which is located on North Great George's Street, organises guided walks. Communities in Trieste, where Joyce lived for many years, hold their own events.
Grammar: Non-defining Relative Clauses
- Who — for people
- Adds extra information about a person. Leopold Bloom, who walks across Dublin, is the novel's hero. Always use commas.
- Which — for things
- Adds extra information about a thing or idea. Ulysses, which was published in 1922, is set in a single day. Never use 'that' here.
Sample items
- James Joyce, ______ first date with Nora was on 16 June 1904, never forgot that day.
- Leopold Bloom, ______ works as an advertising agent, walks across Dublin in a single day.
- The novel's final chapter, ______ has no punctuation at all, is narrated by Molly Bloom.
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