| Lemma | defining relative vs non-defining relative clause |
|---|---|
| Categoria grammaticale | N |
| Lingua | inglese |
| Sigla | Halliday (1985) |
| Titolo | An Introduction to Functional Grammar |
| Sinonimi | |
| Rinvii | non-defining relative clause (inglese) |
| Traduzioni | |
| Citazioni | A relative clause of this kind, as in '(a) [the pobble] who had no toes', is reffered to as a DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSE. All defining relative clauses are embedded and function as Qualifier in either a nominal or an adverbial group. They contrast with NON–DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES, which do not function as Qualifier and are not embedded. |