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Which sentence correctly follows the word order of a defining relative clause?

AThe girl, who lives next door, is my friend.

BThe girl who lives next door is my friend.

CThe girl is my friend, who lives next door.

DThe girl next door, who is my friend.

Answer:

B. The girl who lives next door is my friend.

Read Explanation:

A defining relative clause provides essential information about the noun, meaning it does not use commas. The correct word order is:

Noun + Relative Pronoun + Relative Clause


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