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Advanced relative: which referring to whole clause

Structure:

main clause + , which + verb (referring to the entire preceding clause)

'Which' here refers to the entire fact, not a single noun. Always non-restrictive (with comma).

Example:

He passed the exam on his first attempt, which surprised everyone.

Examples

He passed the exam on his first attempt, which surprised everyone.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "He passed the exam on his first attempt, which surprised everyone."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes