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WorksheetsRELATIVE PRONOUNS DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING CLAUSES
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 45mins
Non-definig relative clauses are used to...
define a subject/noun
add extra information about a subject/noun
a non-defining relative clause comes immediately________ a subject/noun.
before
after
Without the non-defining relative clause, the sentence...
makes sense
doesn't make sense
A non-defining relative clause ________ a comma at the start.
has
doesn't have
Non definig relative clauses are introduced by relative pronouns. Which ones? Tick the correct ones.
who
which
where
whose
that
The company has three hundred employees, ______ work in three different offices.
who
which
where
whose
At the job interview, she met Jack White, ______ father started the company.
who
which
where
whose
I've applied for a job at the BBC, ______ my mum used to work.
who
which
where
whose
The company's head office is in Tokyo, ______ house prices are extremely high.
who
which
where
whose
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,
My sister owns a dress, _____
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,
Dave and Angela, _____ , used to go to my school.
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)
Non-defining relative clauses go________.
between commas, a ful stop or a comma.
without commas, a ful stop or a comma.
Commas represent___________.
the end of the sentence
a pause
For things or animals we use___________.
that
which
For possession we use_________.
who
whose
for places we use_______.
where
when
for dates we use:
where
when
Amelia, ______mother is fron Shangai, speaks English and Chinese fluently.
where
who
whose
CHOOSE THE CORRECT NON-DEFINING CLAUSE
I got my new bike last week. It cost $250.
I got my new bike, which cost $250.
I got my new bike that cost $250.
What is a Relative Clause?
Adds information about someone or something referred to in a main clause.
To be used to show that an action is going to take place in the near future.
word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence.
What are the two types of relative clauses?
definite and indefinite.
Restrictive (or defining) relative clauses and non-restrictive (or non-defining) relative clauses.
subordinating, and conjunctive adverbs
What are the relative pronouns used in the relatives clauses?
Mine, yours, hers, ours and theirs.
Myself, yourself, themselves and ourselves.
That, which, who, whose, where and when
What is defining relative clause?
Tells which noun we are talking about.
It´s the object of the clause.
It´s the verb in a sentence.
What is non-defining relative clause?
It´s the subject of the clause.
To need a preposition.
To give us extra information about something.
Which is correct? "The victory, _______ was my first, surprised everyone."
that
which
whose
"The game (a) we loved the most was soccer"
My sister Janneth had always wanted to go to a place (a) he could speak her native tongue.
A doctor is a person ______ cures sick people.
what
that
who
That is the place _______ John works.
whom
where
whose
They’re the people who want to buy our house
Defining
Non-defining
Clare, who I work with, is doing the London marathon this year
Defining
Non-defining
Allen, that scored three goals in the first game, was the only player to perform well.
Correct sentence
Incorrect Sentence
Doctors use the testing kit for regular screening for lung and stomach cancers, which account for 70% of cancers treated in the western world.
You can also use THAT
You cannot use THAT
His brother who works at the supermarket is a friend of mine.
You can also use THAT
You cannot use THAT
It’s hoped that we will raise £10,000 for local charities which help the homeless.
You can also use THAT
You cannot use THAT
We had a lovely meal at the place which Phil recommended
Defining
Non-defining
We want to see the new Tom Carter film, which was released on Friday.
Defining
Non-defining
The house whose doors are shuttered is rumored to be haunted
Defining
Non-defining
A defining relative clause is easy to identify because
It has commas
It doesn´t have commas
A Non-defining relative clause is easy to identify because
It´s between commas
It doesn´t have commas
You cannot use THAT in...
Defining relative clauses
Non-defining relative clauses
The is the bank ____ was robbed yesterday.
where
which
that
who
The woman ___ gave him money when he was younger.
who
which
where
whose
Her car, ____ was very old, broke down after just five miles.
that
which
what
whose
You have two houses. Which option is correct? Why?
My house which is in Miami is very expensive.
My house, which is in Miami, is very expensive.
There are two bags on the table, one is red and one is brown. Which option is correct? Why?
The bag which is red is mine.
The bag, which is red, is mine.
You are describing your Father. Which option is correct? Why?
My Father who is very tall lives in the country.
My Father, who is very tall, lives in the country.
There are two televisions in your house. Which option is correct? Why?
The television which is in the bedroom is a widescreen.
The television, which is in the bedroom, is a widescreen.
The music is good. Judie listens to the music. (2 options are correct)
The music which Judie listens to is good.
Judie listens to the music which is good.
The music which Judie listens is good.
The music that Judie listens to is good.
I visited the city. Q comes from the city. (3 options are correct)
I visited the city that Q comes from.
I visited the city which Q comes from.
The city which Q comes from was visited by us.
I visited the city Q comes from.
The dog is over there. The owner lives next door.
The dog, who lives next door, has an owner over there.
The dog's owner lives next door is over there.
The dog whose owner lives next door is over there.
The house belongs to me. Its roof is very old. (1 option is correct)
The house which roof is old belongs to me.
The house whose roof is old belongs to me.
The house that roof is old belongs to me.
The university ___ she likes is famous. (2 options are correct)
that
-
who
where
She loves the chocolate ____ I bought. (2 options are correct)
-
whose
who
which
Which is correct? Why?
Her car, which was very old, broke down after just five miles.
Her car, that was very old, broke down after just five miles.
The book that I am reading is very interesting.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The man who stole my wallet was caught by the police.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The car that I bought last year is already giving me problems.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The restaurant where we had dinner last night was very expensive.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The teacher who taught me math in high school was very strict.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The movie that we watched last night was really scary.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The dog that chased the cat up the tree was barking loudly.
Defining relative clause
None defining relative clause
The city where I was born is very different from where I live now.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The girl who won the race was very happy.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The house that we looked at yesterday was too small for our family.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
My sister, who lives in New York, is coming to visit me next week.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
John, who is my best friend, is getting married next month.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
My boss, who is always busy, never has time to talk to me.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The Beatles, who were a famous band in the 1960s, wrote many hit songs.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
My neighbor, who is a doctor, helped me when I was sick.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The Mona Lisa, which is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, is on display at the Louvre.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
My cousin, who is a chef, cooked us a delicious meal.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
The Statue of Liberty, which is in New York Harbor, is a symbol of freedom.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
My grandfather, who fought in World War II, has many interesting stories to tell.
Defining relative clause
Non-defining relative clause
Identify the defining clause in this sentence:
"The book that I borrowed was interesting."
The book was interesting
that I borrowed
that I read
I borrowed the book
Identify the non-defining clause in this sentence
"My brother, who lives in Canada, is visiting us."
lives in Canada
My brother
who lives in Canada
who is visiting
Which relative pronoun is used for people?
when
that
which
who
Choose the correct relative pronoun:
"The car ___ I bought is red."
which
that
who
when
Identify the defining clause:
"The teacher who helps me is kind."
the teacher
helps me
who helps me
who is kind
Identify the non-defining clause:
"The movie, which I watched last night, was great."
which was a great movie
the movie was great
I watched the movie last night
which I watched last night
