#english_language Essential clauses are clauses that are essential to the meaning of a sentence. Clauses beginning with *that* are always essential to the meaning of a sentence and should **not be set off by commas or anything else**, unlike [[Non-essential clauses|non-essential clauses]]. Clauses beginning with *who* can be either non-essential or essential, with slight differences in meaning. **THESE CLAUSES ARE SET OFF WITH "THAT"**: Farm animals *that* were introduced to ....