Defining & Non-defining Clauses — Do Tougher E-Scooter Laws Actually Work?
Grammar: Defining and non-defining relative clauses
Free ESL grammar exercise on defining & non-defining clauses themed around do tougher e-scooter laws actually work?. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on society, practising defining and non-defining relative clauses. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Ireland is now preparing one of the toughest e-scooter regulatory packages in Europe. The proposed measures, which include compulsory helmets, registration, and licensing, could come into effect as early as August.
Grammar
- Defining relative
- Identifies which person or thing. No commas. The children who were not wearing helmets suffered the worst injuries. Removing the clause changes the meaning.
- Non-defining relative
- Adds extra information. Always use commas. Germany, which legalised e-scooters in 2019, has seen collisions rise. Removing the clause does not change the core meaning.
Sample items
- Temple Street Hospital ______ treated 30 children with brain injuries is in Ireland.
- Dudley Curtis ______ works for the ETSC says helmet evidence is strongest.
- The rules ______ Ireland is proposing are among the toughest in Europe.
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