Read the Recycle! box. Then complete senteces about the text with a defining relative clause.

Recycling is an important practice that helps protect the environment and conserve resources. In order to complete the sentences about the text using a defining relative clause, we first need to understand what a defining relative clause is.

A defining relative clause provides essential information about the noun it is modifying, without which the sentence would not make complete sense. These clauses are usually introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," or "that."

Let's now complete the sentences about the text using defining relative clauses:

1. "The plastic bottles that are thrown away can be recycled."
- In this sentence, the defining relative clause "that are thrown away" provides essential information about the plastic bottles. Without this clause, the sentence would be incomplete and we wouldn't know what kind of plastic bottles are being referred to.

2. "The paper which is collected is made into new products."
- Here, the defining relative clause "which is collected" provides important information about the paper. It tells us that only the paper that is collected can be made into new products.

3. "The cans that have been emptied should be rinsed."
- In this sentence, the defining relative clause "that have been emptied" provides necessary information about the cans. It specifies that only the cans that have been emptied should be rinsed.

4. "The glass bottles that are recycled are melted down and reused."
- Here, the defining relative clause "that are recycled" gives crucial information about the glass bottles. It tells us that only the glass bottles that are recycled undergo the process of being melted down and reused.

5. "The batteries which are no longer working should be disposed of properly."
- In this sentence, the defining relative clause "which are no longer working" provides essential information about the batteries. It specifies that only the batteries which are no longer functional need to be disposed of properly.

By using defining relative clauses, we have added extra information to the sentences about the text, making them more descriptive and precise. This helps the reader understand the text more clearly and accurately.