Re: Relative Clauses (I'm back yet again!)
From: | Tim May <butsuri@...> |
Date: | Friday, November 14, 2003, 19:32 |
Robert Hill wrote at 2003-11-14 13:33:01 (-0500)
> Hey guys, I'm back after a long absence, and happy to be back!
>
> I need some clarification on what exactly a relative clause is. It
> seems simple, but every time I try to implement it in my language
> (using a introduction particle) it doesnt seem to work right, like
> a conjunction could do the same job with less grief.
>
It's a subordinate clause that modifies a noun, like
the boy _that the dog bit_
the pig _which we bought_
the man _who is eating food_
Is that clear enough?