Relative Pronouns

Who - which - whose

• when we talk about things
  EX: This is a pair of Nike shoes which costs $2,000

which

• when we talk about people
  EX: I respect people who treat me with respect.

who

When do we use the relative pronouns who and which?

• We use it for who/which.

  EX: This is the pair of Nike shoes that costs $2,000

  EX: I respect people that treat me with respect

that

• instead of his/her or their
  EX: This is my friend whose brother works with Neymar.

Whose

When do we use the relative pronouns whose and that?

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• This is the girl who went to Thailand.
  

• This is the Nike shoes which costs $2,000
  

• This is my friend whose brother works with Neymar

Multiple Choice

1. The girl... is sitting next to me is my classmate.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

Multiple Choice

1. The book ... I am reading is very interesting.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

Multiple Choice

1. The boy ... bicycle was stolen reported it to the police.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

Multiple Choice

1. The teacher ... teaches math is very patient and helpful.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

Multiple Choice

1. The movie ... we watched last night was funny.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

Multiple Choice

1. The restaurant ... food we tried last week serves delicious burgers.

• WHO

• WHICH

• WHOSE

hobbies and interests

• Talk about a person who has an interesting hobby.

• Discuss a specific object or thing which you find fascinating.

• Describe someone whose hobby inspires you.

• What types of topics/subjects are interesting to you?

• What kinds of people do you like to talk with?

music

• What kind of music do you enjoy ?

• What kind of artists interest you the most?

• Recommend a band or musician which you like listening to.

• Discuss a song which holds a special meaning for you.

• Describe a friend or family member whose musical talent you admire.

movies and tv shows

• What type of movies and TV shows are you into?

• Recommend a TV series which you recently enjoyed watching.

• Discuss an actor or actress who you like.

• Describe a movie whose storyline captivated you.

sports & fitness

• What kinds of sports are you into?

• Are you interested in athletes' lives?

• Talk about an athlete who inspires you.

• Discuss a sport or physical activity which you enjoy participating in.

• Describe a someone whose dedication to fitness motivates you.

education

• Is studying important? What for?

• Talk about the things you can do with the results of studying?

• Talk about a teacher who influenced you positively.

• Discuss a subject or course which you find challenging.

• Describe a classmate or friend whose academic achievements motivate you.

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