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if I don’t use a comma before the word who in this sentence below, then would it imply that I have more than one sister? (Supposing the speaker had only one sister)

I received a gift from my sister who just got back from Japan.

If it does, do I have to put a comma before the word who in this case?

grammar restrictive-clauses

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if I don’t use a comma before the word who in this sentence below, then would it imply that I have more than one sister? (Supposing the speaker had only one sister)

I received a gift from my sister who just got back from Japan.

If it does, do I have to put a comma before the word who in this case?

grammar restrictive-clauses

share|improve this question

edited 8 hours ago

Lucian Sava

9,554113281

asked 9 hours ago

Jude KeumJude Keum

546

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Yes, it would imply that, so it is better with the comma... but 99% of people wouldn't even notice.
  
  – Minty
  8 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  As a native English speaker, I had to think for a minute to realize how that sentence would imply you had more than one sister.
  
  – scatter
  47 mins ago
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

if I don’t use a comma before the word who in this sentence below, then would it imply that I have more than one sister? (Supposing the speaker had only one sister)

I received a gift from my sister who just got back from Japan.

If it does, do I have to put a comma before the word who in this case?

grammar restrictive-clauses

share|improve this question

edited 8 hours ago

Lucian Sava

9,554113281

asked 9 hours ago

Jude KeumJude Keum

546

share|improve this question

edited 8 hours ago

Lucian Sava

9,554113281

asked 9 hours ago

Jude KeumJude Keum

546

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edited 8 hours ago

Lucian Sava

9,554113281

asked 9 hours ago

Jude KeumJude Keum

546

edited 8 hours ago

Lucian Sava

9,554113281

edited 8 hours ago

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This is a very good question.

Let me start by saying there are 2 kinds of relative clauses: defining and non-defining.

If you put a comma before "who," it will mean that you are giving extra information about your sister. In this case the relative clause (who just got back from Japan) doesn't define or classify the noun (sister), the main clause still makes sense without it (I received a gift from my sister - and everyone understands who exactly, perhaps, because you have one sister).

If you decide not to put a comma before "who," it means there is a need to define the sister - which sister exactly gave me the gift? (it may be important if you have more than one sister)

Thus, a defining relative clause identifies or classifies a noun/pronoun in the main clause. It gives information which is necessary for the sense of the sentence.

Here are a few more examples:

The members of the team, who had sponsors, flew to the championships in Ottawa. (All the members of the team flew to Ottawa.)

The students who passed the test received a prize. (Some of the students didn't receive a prize.)

Source: "MyGrammarLab Advanced" by M.Foley and D.Hall

For more information on relative clauses, check out this blog.

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  And, this is a very good answer as you explain that's up to the writer (certainly a careful writer) whether to put a comma.
  
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5

This is a very good question.

Let me start by saying there are 2 kinds of relative clauses: defining and non-defining.

If you put a comma before "who," it will mean that you are giving extra information about your sister. In this case the relative clause (who just got back from Japan) doesn't define or classify the noun (sister), the main clause still makes sense without it (I received a gift from my sister - and everyone understands who exactly, perhaps, because you have one sister).

If you decide not to put a comma before "who," it means there is a need to define the sister - which sister exactly gave me the gift? (it may be important if you have more than one sister)

Thus, a defining relative clause identifies or classifies a noun/pronoun in the main clause. It gives information which is necessary for the sense of the sentence.

Here are a few more examples:

The members of the team, who had sponsors, flew to the championships in Ottawa. (All the members of the team flew to Ottawa.)

The students who passed the test received a prize. (Some of the students didn't receive a prize.)

Source: "MyGrammarLab Advanced" by M.Foley and D.Hall

For more information on relative clauses, check out this blog.

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edited 8 hours ago

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EngurooEnguroo

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• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  And, this is a very good answer as you explain that's up to the writer (certainly a careful writer) whether to put a comma.
  
  – Lucian Sava
  8 hours ago
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

5

This is a very good question.

Let me start by saying there are 2 kinds of relative clauses: defining and non-defining.

If you put a comma before "who," it will mean that you are giving extra information about your sister. In this case the relative clause (who just got back from Japan) doesn't define or classify the noun (sister), the main clause still makes sense without it (I received a gift from my sister - and everyone understands who exactly, perhaps, because you have one sister).

If you decide not to put a comma before "who," it means there is a need to define the sister - which sister exactly gave me the gift? (it may be important if you have more than one sister)

Thus, a defining relative clause identifies or classifies a noun/pronoun in the main clause. It gives information which is necessary for the sense of the sentence.

Here are a few more examples:

The members of the team, who had sponsors, flew to the championships in Ottawa. (All the members of the team flew to Ottawa.)

The students who passed the test received a prize. (Some of the students didn't receive a prize.)

Source: "MyGrammarLab Advanced" by M.Foley and D.Hall

For more information on relative clauses, check out this blog.

share|improve this answer

edited 8 hours ago

answered 8 hours ago

EngurooEnguroo

4,1231627

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  And, this is a very good answer as you explain that's up to the writer (certainly a careful writer) whether to put a comma.
  
  – Lucian Sava
  8 hours ago
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

This is a very good question.

Let me start by saying there are 2 kinds of relative clauses: defining and non-defining.

If you put a comma before "who," it will mean that you are giving extra information about your sister. In this case the relative clause (who just got back from Japan) doesn't define or classify the noun (sister), the main clause still makes sense without it (I received a gift from my sister - and everyone understands who exactly, perhaps, because you have one sister).

If you decide not to put a comma before "who," it means there is a need to define the sister - which sister exactly gave me the gift? (it may be important if you have more than one sister)

Thus, a defining relative clause identifies or classifies a noun/pronoun in the main clause. It gives information which is necessary for the sense of the sentence.

Here are a few more examples:

The members of the team, who had sponsors, flew to the championships in Ottawa. (All the members of the team flew to Ottawa.)

The students who passed the test received a prize. (Some of the students didn't receive a prize.)

Source: "MyGrammarLab Advanced" by M.Foley and D.Hall

For more information on relative clauses, check out this blog.

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edited 8 hours ago

answered 8 hours ago

EngurooEnguroo

4,1231627

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edited 8 hours ago

answered 8 hours ago

EngurooEnguroo

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answered 8 hours ago

EngurooEnguroo

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answered 8 hours ago

EngurooEnguroo

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