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Non-defining relative clauses

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

In 2022, roughly 763 million adults worldwide could not read or write a simple sentence. The most widely used benchmark is the PISA test, which is run by the OECD every three years.

Grammar Reference · Non-defining relative clauses

What it looks like

Singapore, which consistently scores at the top, invests heavily in teachers. — extra information, set off by commas

Remove it — still fine

Singapore invests heavily in teachers. — the sentence survives; the clause was bonus information

who / which / whose

Japan, whose curriculum emphasises consistency, scores well. — who = person, which = thing, whose = possession

Common error

Finland, that redesigned its schools... ✗ → Finland, which redesigned its schools... ✓ — never that in non-defining clauses

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Non-defining relative clauses

1.The literacy rate, measures how many adults can read and write, has improved over fifty years.

2.Andreas Schleicher, leads the OECD education division, visited Seoul last year.

3.The Finnish model, was introduced in the 1970s, prioritises teacher autonomy.

4.South Korea, reforms reduced testing pressure, saw rankings dip briefly.

5.UNESCO released a major report in 2023, highlighted the global attainment gap.

6.Many rural teachers, schools lack basic resources, manage large classes alone.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.Ethiopia has increased enrolment rates. This was achieved through rural investment.

2.Finland redesigned its schools in the 1970s. This is considered a major success.

3.Professor Zhao studies curriculum reform. His research challenges standardised testing.

4.The OECD publishes the PISA results. It runs the test every three years.

5.Many students drop out before finishing primary school. Their schools are very far away.

6.Singapore scored highest in the 2022 rankings. This surprised several analysts.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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