Which sentence contains a "defining relative clause"?

A My sister, who lives in London, is a doctor.

B The man who called you is waiting outside.

C Paris, which is the capital of France, is beautiful.

D Mr. Smith, whom I met yesterday, was kind.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A defining clause is essential to the meaning — no commas. "The man who called you" specifies which man (essential info).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence contains a "defining relative clause"?" is Option B: The man who called you is waiting outside..

The other options — A) My sister, who lives in London, is a doctor., C) Paris, which is the capital of France, is beautiful., D) Mr. Smith, whom I met yesterday, was kind. — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: A defining clause is essential to the meaning — no commas. "The man who called you" specifies which man (essential info).

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Which sentence contains a "defining relative clause"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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