| Element | FORM: NON-DEFINING, SUBJECT, WITH 'WHO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | relative |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use a non-defining relative clause with 'who' as the subject. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I watched it with my brother who was also interested in sports. (Malaysia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Chinese; Pass) It's given by Jenny who is one of my best friends. (China; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Chinese; Pass) I want my mobile before this afternoon because my parents who are in Japan will call me. (India; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; Tamil; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | There's very infrequent use of commas with non-defining relative clauses at A2. Even though relative clauses are usually taught from B1 onwards, there are over 400 instances of relative clause with 'who' alone at A2. |
