Meaning of supplementary relative clause | Babel Free
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“Supplementary relative clauses (which other books call⟳ “appositive relatives” or “non-restrictive relatives”) are optional parenthetical interruptions of sentences. They can always be left out without changing the main assertion (though the ancillary information they contribute⟳ will be gone). The most important thing to remember⟳ about them in writing is that they must be separated off by punctuation, typically commas: The duke, [who the organizers had hoped __ would present⟳ the award], was unable to attend⟳ owing to illness.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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