WorksheetsRelative clauses
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
What have you done with the pen ________ I left on the table?
who I left
where I left
that, I left
that I left
I know a person _____ can speak seven languages.
who
which
that
whose
where
The security guard _____ was working that night didn't see anything.
who
which
that
whose
where
Which sentence uses commas (,) correctly?
My sister, who lives in Paris, speaks French fluently.
My sister, who lives in Paris speaks French fluently.
My sister who lives in Paris, speaks French fluently.
Rewrite these sentences:
Yesterday Greg bought a camera. It doesn't work.
Yesterday Greg bought a camera that doesn't work.
Yesterday Greg bought a camera who doesn't work.
The camera who Greg bought yesterday doesn't work.
Rewrite these sentences:
Emma is often bored at home. Her husband goes away a lot.
Emma, who is often bored at home, husband goes away a lot.
Emma's husband, who goes away a lot, she is often bored at home.
Emma, whose husband goes away a lot, is often bored at home.
Rewrite these sentences.
Last week I met a man. He had been at school with my grandmother.
Last week I met a man, who had been at school with my grandmother.
Last week I met a man who had been at school with my grandmother.
Last week I met a man which had been at school with my grandmother.
Non definig relative clauses are introduced by relative pronouns. Which ones? Tick the correct ones.
who
which
where
whose
that
Last year, my uncle moved to Berlin,
where he works for a German car manufacturer.
who comes for a very wealthy family,
which used to belong to Beyoncé.
whose mother is a famous singer,
Bella, _____ ,got a sports car for her 18 birthday.
where he works for a German car manufacturer.
who comes for a very wealthy family
which used to belong to Beyoncé.
whose mother is a famous singer,
The Grand Hotel has closed. We spent three weeks one summer.
(a)
My neighbour is learning to play the guitar. He used to be a singer.
(a)
Our cousins often come to stay with us. Their parents travel a lot for work.
(a)
Sofia spent hours doing exercises (a) prepare her mind as well as her health.
What are the types of relative clauses in this sentence?
Chessboxing, which is a mixture of chess and boxing, is growing in popularity.
For example, defining or non-defining
(a)
The mountain is the highest mountain in Great Britain. It is called Ben Nevis.
(a)
The information in relative clauses is ALWAYS essential for understanding the sentence.
True
False
I have a friend who spent a year at a British university.
Defining clause
Non-defining clause
The IEEE Sensors Journal, which is published monthly, is one of the leading journals in the field.
Defining clause
Non-defining clause
We invited Dr Smith, who is an outstanding specialist in electrical machines, to speak to our students.
Defining clause
Non-defining clause
She worked for a man who used to be an athlete
Defining clause
Non-defining clause
CAN WE LEAVE OUT WHO, WHICH OR THAT?
The subjects (that) we`re studying in science are really interesting.
yes
no
CAN WE LEAVE OUT WHO, WHICH OR THAT?
Do you know anyone (who) could help me improve my maths skills?
yes
no
Choose the right option:
Newton who was born in England, is famous for his theory of gravity
Newton, who was born in England is famous for his theory of gravity
Newton, whom was born in England, is famous for his theory of gravity
Newton, who was born in England, is famous for his theory of gravity
Choose the correct option
We stopped at the museum, which we had never visited it before.
We stopped at the museum, where we had never visited before.
We stopped at the museum, which we had never visited before.
We stopped at the museum, when we had never visited before.
Do you remember the name of the man (a) car you crashed into?
I don't know the phone number ..... is used in case of emergencies.
what
which
who
We booked a really comfortable hotel room,..... was a very good idea.
,whose reputation... ,
,that reputation... ,
,who reputation... ,
What have you done with the pen ................ I left on the table?
which,I left
where I left
which I left
that I left,
Combine these sentencese by using relative clause.
Japan is a country. Earthquakes are very common there.
A. Japan is a country which eartquakes are very common.
B. Japan is a country where eartquakes are very common.
C. Japan is a country that eartquakes are very common.
D. Japan is a country which are very common there.
That’s the reason ____________I want to go to Valparaíso again next year.
a-which
b-that
c-why
Brain tumours can impair the functioning of a particular part of the brain ....... they develop.
where
why
when
that
Is there a relative clause?
'By writing to a prisoner, who previously had no letters, you can open a wide dimension to their lives.'
Yes
No
Is there a relative clause?
'I have yet to meet a prisoner who did not enjoy receiving mail.'
Yes
No
Is there a relative clause?
'It is nice to ask the prisoner his/her date of birth.'
Yes
No
Is there a relative clause?
'It is nice to give the ex-offenders the opporunity to make a choice in their lives.'
Yes
No
5. Joyce Bews, was born and grew up in Portsmouth on the south coast of England, she still lives, was 100 last year.
that; in which
who; where
that; where
who; that
J.K. Rowling is an author ___ “Harry Potter” series of books are very popular.
who
which
whose
when
August is the month ___ many Japanese return to their hometown for Obon.
where
which
whose
when
Which sentence below contains a non-defining relative clause?
September-June is when the organization is active.
This is the place where the members camp.
Soma Akriton organises youth groups in the Nicosia area, where the group has a club house.
The members like the people with whom they work.
The man sitting next to me kept talking during the meeting, ______ really annoyed me.
that
who
whom
which
We saw many soldiers and tanks _____ were moving to the front.
which
who
that
whom
My brother who finished university this summer is spending the year travelling.
Defining Relative Clause
Non - Defining Clause
My sister, whose dog I'm looking after, is visiting a friend in Australia.
Defining Relative Clause
Non - Defining Clause
Our monitor, _____ is very generous.
Josh that we borrowed the USB from
Josh, whom we borrowed the USB from
Josh, from whom we borrowed the USB,
Josh, whose we borrowed the USB from,
COMPLETE:
The woman ______ is sitting at the desk is Mr. White's secretary.
that
whose
nothing
Videogames, _______ are considered as useless, distract the children from their duties
what
that
where
which
