Relative Pronouns and Clauses

This video tutorial explains relative clauses, which provide extra information about a noun or clause. It covers the use of relative pronouns like who, which, that, and whom, and provides examples to illustrate their application. The video includes exercises to identify and create relative clauses, helping viewers understand their role in sentences. The tutorial concludes with a final exercise and mentions additional resources available on the Twinkle website.

What is the primary function of a relative clause?

• To start a sentence

• To give extra information about a noun or clause

• To end a sentence

• To replace a noun

Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?

• That

• Which

• Who

• Where

What is the purpose of a relative pronoun in a sentence?

• To replace a verb

• To end a sentence

• To connect a relative clause to a noun or clause

• To start a new sentence

What is a subordinate clause?

• A clause that can stand alone

• A clause that provides extra information

• A clause that contradicts the main clause

• A clause that summarizes the main clause

Which relative pronoun is used for things?

• Whose

• Who

• Whom

• Which

What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

• 'Who' is used for subjects, 'whom' for objects.

• Both are used interchangeably.

• 'Who' is used for objects, 'whom' for subjects.

• Neither is used in modern English.

In the sentence 'Marius, who was afraid of heights, was about to complete his first Bungie jump,' what does the relative clause provide information about?

• The Bungie jump

• Marius

• The height

• The fear

What happens to a sentence if the relative clause is removed?

• It loses its main idea

• It still makes sense

• It becomes a question

• It becomes incomplete

Which of the following sentences uses 'whose' correctly?

• The car, whose color is red, is fast.

• The book, whose I read, was interesting.

• The dog, whose bark is loud, is friendly.

• The house, whose is big, is beautiful.

In the sentence 'My nana, whose bowling skills are legendary, is about to score a strike,' what does the relative clause provide information about?

• The game

• My nana

• The bowling skills

• The strike