Relative pronouns

A: Oh, Clint and I have been friends for years. In fact, I’m the one introduced Laurie and Clint.

B: Oh, Clint and I have been friends for years. In fact, I’m the one WHO introduced Laurie and Clint.

C: Oh, Clint and I have been friends for years. In fact, I’m the one THAT introduced Laurie and Clint.

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

A: Ana, have you met Clint – the guy Laurie is going to marry?

B: Ana, have you met Clint – the guy who Laurie is going to marry?

C: Ana, have you met Clint – the guy that Laurie is going to marry?

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

A: Definitely. They’re two people have a lot in common – but not too much.

B: Definitely. They’re two people WHO have a lot in common – but not too much.

C: Definitely. They’re two people THAT have a lot in common – but not too much.

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

A: Well, you don’t want a partner doesn’t have his or her own interests. Couples do everything together usually don’t last very long.

B: Well, you don’t want a partner WHO doesn’t have his or her own interests. Couples do everything together usually don’t last very long.

C: Well, you don’t want a partner THAT doesn’t have his or her own interests. Couples do everything together usually don’t last very long.

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

A: My last girlfriend was someone I had nothing in common with. She wasn’t the kind of girl I could talk to easily.

B: My last girlfriend was someone WHO I had nothing in common with. She wasn’t the kind of girl I could talk to easily.

C: My last girlfriend was someone THAT I had nothing in common with. She wasn’t the kind of girl I could talk to easily.

• A

• B

• C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.

1. I can’t stand it when people call me before 8:00 A.M. (it really bothers me)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.

2. It upsets me when I don’t have enough time to study for an exam. (I hate it)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.

3. I don’t mind it when friends talk to me about their problems. (it doesn’t bother me)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.

4. I don’t like it when I forget a co-worker’s name. (it embarrasses me)

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses.

5. It makes me happy when my friends send me videos. (I love it)

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D