Mastering Relative Pronouns in English Grammar

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to people?

• that

• which

• what

• who

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Which relative pronoun is used for things and not for people?

• Which

• Whom

• Whose

• Who

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

What type of antecedent does 'which' refer to?

• Person

• Place

• Thing or clause

• Action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the antecedent in the sentence 'The bike which you forgot to lock was stolen'?

• Lock

• Bike

• You

• Stolen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In which type of clause can 'that' replace 'who' or 'which'?

• Possessive

• Restrictive

• Informal

• Non-restrictive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What can be omitted in a non-restrictive relative clause?

• Main verb

• Subject

• Relative pronoun

• Object

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which clause provides essential information that cannot be omitted?

• Restrictive

• Main

• Subordinate

• Non-restrictive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which pronoun is used as a possessive form?

• Who

• Which

• Whom

• Whose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

When is it appropriate to use 'whom'?

• With non-person antecedents

• As a possessive form

• In non-restrictive clauses

• In formal contexts

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

What does 'what' refer to in sentences?

• A time

• A location

• An undefined element

• A specific person

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A