10. Relative Pronouns (SAT) (SAT WRITING)

​Digital SAT

Grammar Section

Lesson 10

​Relative Pronouns (Adjective Clauses)

​Adjective Clauses

Clauses can act as adjectives with the use of relative pronoun.

Who:
I know a student who like you.

Whom:
I know the student whom you like.

​That:
I have a car that is red.

Which:
I have a car, which is red.

Whose:
I know a guy whose father is a police officer.

​Adjective Clauses

You must use the appropriate relative pronoun.

​Practice

​Example 1

There is a special relationship between a conductor and the members of an orchestra, when at its best can be creative.

A. when at its best can be creative
B. when at their best can be creative
C. who at best is creative
D. which at its best can be creative

​Example 1

There is a special relationship between a conductor and the members of an orchestra, when at its best can be creative.

A. when at its best can be creative
B. when at their best can be creative
C. who at best is creative
D. which at its best can be creative

​Example 2

The Crenshaw Melon, (A)named after the person (B)which developed it, (C)is a cross (D)between a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon. (E)No error.

​Example 2

The Crenshaw Melon, (A)named after the person (B)which developed it, (C)is a cross (D)between a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon. (E)No error.

​Example 3

Some beaches are frequently contaminated by untreated sewage that flows into the ocean, which can last for several days.

A. ocean; the contamination can last for several days
B. ocean that can last for several days
C. ocean, it can last for several days
D. ocean, while contamination can last several days

​Example 3

Some beaches are frequently contaminated by untreated sewage that flows into the ocean, which can last for several days.

A. ocean; the contamination can last for several days
B. ocean that can last for several days
C. ocean, it can last for several days
D. ocean, while contamination can last several days

​Example 4
The article goes on to suggest that the most valuable resources proveded by coworking spaces are actually the people whom use them.

A. No Change
B. whom uses
C. who uses
D. who use

​Example 4
The article goes on to suggest that the most valuable resources proveded by coworking spaces are actually the people whom use them.

A. No Change
B. whom uses
C. who uses
D. who use