Relative Clauses (N4)

Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: The captain who navigates the ship is experienced.

• where

• whom

• which

• who

Create a sentence using a relative clause with 'which' in a maritime context.

• The captain, which had years of experience, navigated through the storm.

• The anchor, which was rusty, held the ship in place.

• The lighthouse, which was built in the 1800s, guided ships safely to shore.

• The ship, which was carrying valuable cargo, arrived at the port.

Is the following relative clause defining or non-defining? The cargo that arrived late was damaged.

• damaged

• defining

• early

• non-defining

Apply a relative clause in the following maritime communication scenario: 'The vessel _______ is requesting permission to dock.'

• The vessel that just arrived is requesting permission to dock.

• The vessel that is waiting is requesting permission to dock.

• The vessel that is leaving is requesting permission to dock.

• The vessel that is stationary is requesting permission to dock.

Identify the antecedent in the relative clause: The sailor whom the captain trusts is reliable.

• trusts

• reliable

• captain

• sailor

Use the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence: 'The lighthouse _______ guides ships safely to shore.'

• where

• that

• who

• when

Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: The lifeboat that rescued the crew was well-equipped.

• that

• whom

• which

• who

Create a sentence using a relative clause with 'who' in a maritime context.

• The fisherman who catches the fish is a great cook.

• The lighthouse who guides the ships is tall.

• The sailor who bakes the bread is experienced.

• The captain who steers the vessel is skilled.

Is the following relative clause defining or non-defining? The deckhand, who is from a coastal town, is skilled at knot tying.

• non-defining

• mandatory

• defining

• conditional

Apply a relative clause in the following maritime communication scenario: 'The vessel _______ is experiencing engine trouble.'

• that is anchored near the port

• that is flying in the sky

• that is docked at the harbor

• that is sailing smoothly