English grammar relative clauses relative clauses introduction there are two types of relative clauses. Restrictive relative clauses are also called defining relative clauses. The letter thatwhich peter has sent to you is in the drawer. Add s or es or ies home 100 best practices contact me grammar city. Nondefining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Both that and which can be used in this relative clause and the pronoun can be left out because there is a subject. These describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. The hospital that you bought yesterday are too small. In some of the sentences, you can leave off the relative pronoun.
In everyday speech, that is often used instead of who or whom. The pronouns that you use in these clauses are who, whom, that and which. Esl english relative clauses quiz 4 relative pronouns. The other students are in my class are younger than i am. Relative clauses worksheet relative clauses can help make a sentence clearer. A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun. Who that links both sentences this part is called relative clause, a clause which acts as an adjective, describing the subject of the sentence. Nondefining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. A clause of this kind is essential to clear understanding of the noun. The apple which george lay on the table was put back into the basket.
You may sometimes have to change the word order or change a into the. A defining relative clauses give essential information to the person or thing we are talking about. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. The car, whose handbrake wasnt very reliable, began to slide backwards. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise three things about nondefining relative clauses. Decide whether the relative pronouns must be used or not. Object pronouns can be dropped in defining relative clauses, which are then called contact clauses. We use relative pronouns like which, that, who and where at the beginning of relative clauses. Of which is possible for things, but it is unusual except in very formal english. Relative pronouns exercise english practice learn and.
Make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. Understanding relative clauses a relative or adjective clause modifies a noun or pronoun and is introduced by a relative pronoun who, whom, whose, which, or that or occasionally a relative adverb usually when, where, or why. Join these pairs of sentences using a relative clause. Grammar exercise 4 defining and nondefining relative clauses we use relative clauses to give additional information. We dont need a relative pronoun, because the first word in the relative clause is not a verb. Defining relative clauses exercise 4 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets. Defining relative clauses defining relative clauses define or identify which person or thing you are talking about. Relative clauses worksheet 1 relative pronouns use the relative pronouns in the box to complete the sentences whom that which where when whose 1. Relative clauses interactive and downloadable worksheet. It is important that the meeting should start on time. Grammar quiz relative clauses complete these sixteen sentences to score your knowledge of relative clauses. There are defining and nondefining relative sentences. A b the computer who is looking at you is my sister. Free printable pdf grammar worksheets, quizzes and games, from a to z, for eflesl teachers. B combine each pair of sentences with a relative clause. Join the following sentences by using a relative pronoun. Also, when it comes to whowhom, while it is important to know when to use each one, most people will only use who in everyday conversation. The museum which we visited last month is closed now.
Queensland and victoria, which are australian states, are named after queen victoria. Decide if the clauses below are dependent or independent. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads. Selection file type icon file name description size revision.
Add the phrase in brackets to the sentence using a relative clause. There is no comma before a defining relative clause. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. English grammar online 4 u camino selectividad if the relative pronoun is not followed by a verb but by a noun or pronoun, the relative pronoun is an object pronoun. Nonrestrictive relative clauses are also called nondefining relative clauses. Then you can use the answer key to check your answers. Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns. Complete the sentences with relative pronouns or relative adverbs.
There are the policemen who that caught the burglars. If the relative pronoun is unnecessary, put it in brackets. Then complete the sentences below with the correct relative pronouns. Relative clauses exercise 4 perfect english grammar. Rewrite the sentences below using adjective clauses. In both restrictive and nonrestrictive relative clauses, the relative pronoun can act as the subject or object. Join the following sentences to make one sentence using a relative pronoun when necessary. A scot is a person live in scotland nessie is a monster live in loch ness a fridge is a thing keep food cool a dj is someone play music in a disco a bee is an insect make. You can use either a defining relative clause without commas or a nondefining relative clause with. Next weekend im going to glasgow, where my sister lives. Martinet, a practical english grammar, oxford university press, 1986.
I wouldnt stay in a hotel that refused to accept children. Relative clauses function as subordinate or dependent clauses and therefore cannot stand alone as complete sentences. The relative pronoun can be the subject or the object of the relative clause. His house, whose windows are all broken, was a depressing sight. Relative clauses practice bachillerato 1 4 complete the dialogue below by adding the relative pronouns who, that, which, whose, or where, in the spaces provided. Relative clauses describe or give extra information about something. Relative pronouns relative pronouns introduce relative clauses.
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