B2 Grammar Relative clauses for opinions and beliefs

Relative clauses are used to give more information about a noun without starting a new sentence. When talking about opinions or beliefs, relative clauses are often used to explain, specify, or give more details about the subject of the sentence.

Relative Pronouns:

The relative pronouns used for opinions and beliefs are:

who: used for people.

which: used for things or animals.

that: used for both people and things, especially in informal language.

Example: The book that I read last night was amazing. (We use "that" to refer to the book, which is the thing.)

Opinions and Beliefs:

Example: I believe that the person who suggested this idea is right. (Here, "who" refers to the person suggesting the idea.)

Example: It’s my opinion that global warming is a real issue. (Here, the relative clause gives more information about the opinion being expressed.)

Structure of Relative Clauses for Opinions and Beliefs:

Opinion + that + Relative Clause (who, which, that).

Example: I think that the decision which was made yesterday is incorrect.

Belief + that + Relative Clause (who, which, that).

Example: I believe that the theory which she proposed is interesting.