relative clauses

 
Relative clauses
 

BOŞLUKLARI UYGUN RELATİVE PRONOUN İLE DOLDURUN

I. Fill in the blanks with relative pronouns.
1. Whales and dolphin both make sounds_which___ in some ways are similar to a language.
2. People_who____ work with dolphin are often surprised at how intelligent they are.
3. One scientist__who___ has studied dolphins carefully is John Lilly.
4. Lilly was the director of an institute_which____ became famous for its research.
5. Another person_who____ work has become well known is Roger Fouts.
6. Fouts, _who____ has studied the behaviors of other animals, taught a chimpanzee sign language.
7. This is the kind of language_which____ is used by deaf and dumb people.
8. “ Dumb” is the word in English for someone_who___ is unable to speak.
9. My father, who___ is a doctor, is fifty years old now.
10. The place_where____ I went to school is a quiet town.
11. My brother, __who___ has a moustache, is studying architecture.
12. The man_whom____ I saw on TV is a famous writer.
13. The day__which____ we left on our trip was Friday 13th.
14. The time__which___ I broke my leg is one of my worst memories.
15. The Hotel Tyrol, __where___ I stayed when I was in Italy, was a really nice hotel.
16. I’m working for a firm, __which____ main office is in London.
17. The work___which_____ increases a lot when the boss is away is always interesting.
17. I don’t like people__who____ are big headed.
18. We went back to look at the house_which_____ we used to live.
19. I live in Nam Dinh, _where___ is one hundred kilometer from Ha Noi.
20. She wanted to know the reason __which____ I had turned down her invitation.
21. It was returned to the person_who____ name was inside.
22. Can you think of any reason_which___ he might have done it?
23. I prefer to go to Spain in winter, __?__ there are fewer tourists about.
24. What is the name of the singer__whose____ record is number one just now?
25. It is me _who__ said it to her.
26. It is Mary___whom__ I met first.
27. She crushed into the wall __who_____ caused much damage.
28. She crushed into the wall, __who___ caused much damage.
29. Daisy has three brothers. All of_who_____ are teachers.
30. I tried on three pairs of shoes, none of _?_____ fitted me.
31. He asked me a lot of questions, most of _which____ I couldn’t answer.
32. They have got two cars, one of __which____ they seldom use.
33. There were a lot of people at the meeting, few of _whom_____ I had met before.
34. He told me about the places and people_which(?)___ he had seen in London.
35. This is the most interesting film__which___ I’ve ever seen.
36. All_which___ he can say is this.
37. I bought the only book_which___ they had.
38. You’re the very man _whom___ I would like to see.
39. He never says anything _who____ is worth listening to .
40. This man, to __whom___ I talked yesterday, is Mary’s father.
41. The film, about __which__ they told last week, is interesting.
42. The car __which___ brake is out of order, must be sent to the garage.
43. The car, the brake of_____ is out of order, must be sent to the garage.
 
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
1. Anyone_____ scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.
A. who has a                   B. has a                              C. who’s a                         D. whose.
2. Florida, ____ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is                                B. known as                       C. is known as                    D. that is known as.
3. Is this the address to ____ you want the package sent?
A. where                         B. that                                C. which                             D. whom
4. They expect that the new book will be brought by people_____ interested in English history.
A. O                               B. are                                 C. who                               D. they are.
5. “Do you have the book ____ the teacher?”
A. that it belongs to          B. to which belongs to C. to which belongs                   D. that belongs to
6, “Were you able to locate the person_____ wallet you found?”
A. which                          B. that his                           C. whose                            D. that’s
7. The movie____ last night was terrible.
A. I went                         B. I went to                       C. I went to it                     D. that I went.
8. I read a book about Picasso, _____ Spanish painter.
A. a                                 B. is a                                 C. who a                            D. that is a
9. I have seventeen students, most of_______ speak English very well.
A. who                            B. those                              C. whom                            D. which
10. “Is Dr Brown the person______ you wish to speak?”
A. that                             B. whom                            C. to that                            D. to whom
11. Dr Sales is a person______ don’t have much confidence.
A. in whom I                   B. whom I                          C. in that I                          D. I
12. The new shopping mall is advertised as a place______ you can find anything you want to buy.
A. which                          B. where                            C. in where                         D. in that
13. Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, _____ surprised everyone.
A. who                            B. that                                C. which                             D. that is
14. I have always wanted to visit Paris, ______ capital of France.
A. is the                           B. that is the                       C. which the                       D. the.
15. The voters were against the candidate____ proposals called for higher taxes.
A. who his                       B. whose                            C. whom he had                 D. that his
16. Some fish is frozen, but ______ is best.
A. fish is fresh                  B. fish fresh                        C. fresh fish                        D. fresh fish is caught
!7. The government needs to establish more shelters to care for those____ have homes.
A. who don’t                   B. who doesn’t                   C. which don’t                    D. which doesn’t
18. The people____ the acrobat turn circles in the air were horrified when he missed the hands of his partner.
A. watched                      B. watch                             C. watching                        D. were watching
19. “Will everyone like the book?”
     “No, only people _______   interested in anthropology”.
A. are                              B. that is                             C. in whom are                   D. who are.
20. In the movie, a teenager_____ to pursue a singing career meets resistance from his father.
A. wanting                       B. wants                             C. wanted                          D. who want.
21. The severe drought____ occurred last summer rained the corn crop.
A. that is                             B. which it                       C, it                                    D. that
22. People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those____
A. who doesn’t                   B. who don’t                  C. that doesn’t                    D. which don’t
23. The missing man’s family is desperately seeking anyone_____ information about his activities.
A. having                            B. has                              C. who have                       D. have.
24. “Have you ever met the man ___ ever there?”
A. stands                            B. is standing                   C. standing                         D. who he stands.
25. I have three brothers, ____ are businessmen.
A. that all of them               B. who they are               C. all of whom                    D. who all of them
26. “You seem so happy today”
     “I am. You are looking at a person _____ has just been accepted into a college. “
A. who                               B. who she                      C. whom she                      D. whom
27. I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, _____ car wouldn’t start.
A. who his                          B. who                            C. who’s                            D. whose
28. “Have you seen the place______ the graduation ceremony will be held?”
A. in that                            B. where                         C. is where that                  D. which
29. My grandfather, ____ a wise man, has greatly influenced my life.
A. who is                            B. is                                C. that is                             D. who he is
30. Little Women, _____ published in 1868, is my sister’s favorite book.
A. is a novel                       B. a novel was                 C. a novel                           D. was a novel
31. “Is April twenty- first the day_____?”
A. you’ll arrive then.                               B. when you’ll arrive.
C. on that you’ll arrive                            D. when you’ll arrive on
32. Lora’s marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man____
A. that she hardly knows him.                 B. whom she hardly knows him
C. she hardly knows                                 D. she hardly knows him
33. That book is by a famous writer. It’s about the people in Samoa___ for two years.
A. that he lived                                          B. that he lived among them
C. where he lived among them               D. among whom he lived.
34. The chemistry book_____ was a little expensive.
A. I bought                                              B. that I bought it.
C. I bought that                                        D. what I bought.
35, “Do you remember Mrs. White, _____ taught us English composition?”
A. that                                B. which                          C. who                               D. whom
36. “Why do you get up at 4 am?”
“Because  it’s the only time___ without being interrupted?”
A. when I can work on my book    B. when I can work on my book then.
C. I can work on my book              D. at when I can work on my book.
37. The problem____ never occurred.
A. I had expected it                          B. who I had expected
C. that I had expected it                   D. I had expected
38. “My writing has improved a lot in this class.”
      “Mine has, too. All the students_____ do well in writing.”
A. whom Mr. Davis teaches them.    B. Mr. Davis teaches.
C. which Mr. Davis teaches               D. Mr. Davis teaches them.
39. “How did you enjoy your dinner with Mr. Brown?”
      “It was boring. He talked only about himself, ______ almost put us to sleep.”
A. which                             B. that                             C. who                               D. that he
40. “Excuse me, but there if something about_____ immediately.”
A. that I must speak to you            B. that I must speak to you about
C. which I must speak to you         D. which I must speak to you about it.
CÜMLELERİ RELATİVE CLAUSE İLE BİRLEŞTİRİN
III. Rewrite the sentences using relative clauses and adding commas if necessary.
1. I called to Luis. He saw me. He waved at me.
I called to Luis who saw me, maved at me.
2. The detective knew all the answers. He solved the mystery.
The detective who solved the mystrey , knew all the answers.
3. I met an old friend. He told me all about a book he ‘d just read.
I met an old friend who ‘d just read, told me all about.
4. Len is giving a big party. Len has finally found a new job.
Len who has finally found new job , is giving a big party.
5. An old school friend who gave me a job.
6. My cousin Pete who helped me study for my history exam.
7. The girls who were hungry and decided to have a meal.
8. This is Brenda.where She lives upstairs.
9. Someone who found the money and was given a reward.
10. Jane is the woman. who is going to China next year.
11. Craig is hoping that Donna will be at the party. Len has incited Craig.
12. The new manager at the plastics factory wants Donna to work late. No- one likes the new manager.
13. The woman at number 35 is behaving rather strangely. Donna spoke to the woman yesterday.
14. Brenda is a friend whom I went on holiday with.
15. I told you about a person. She is at the door.
16. I bought my car from that man.
17. Frank is the man. We are going to nominate Frank for the office of treasure.
18. This is the boy. I lent him my bicycle.
19. Sheila Brown is giving a concert at Webley Hall. I have long admired her.
10. The Earls of Euston were landowners in London. Euston Station is named after them.
11. A car was stolen. It was found at the airport.
12. A simplified edition is easier to read than the original. It’s shorter.
13. A disco kept people awake half the night. The disco took place at the club last weekend.
14. He has arranged a staff meeting. The meeting starts at 10 o’clock tomorrow.
15. My favorite film is Casablanca, made in 1942.
16. Her book was polished last year. It became a best settler.
17. I live in Corydon, it’s near London.
18. The car was in good condition and wasn’t expensive.
19. Tom bought a camera. The camera has three lenses/
20. Janet wants a typewriter. The typewriter self- corrects.

CÜMLELERİ AYIRIN
IV. Reduce relative clauses in these sentences.
1. George is the man .he was chosen to represent the committee at the convention.
2. All of the Money was accepted It has already been released.
3. The papers are on the table It belong to Peter.
4. The man was brought to the police station He confessed to the crime.
5. The girl is drinking coffee she is Mary Allen.
6. John’s wife, is a professor,she has written several papers on this subject.
7. The man is talking to the policeman he is my uncle.
8. The book is on the top shelf It is the one that I need.
9. The number of students have been counted they is quite high.
10. Leo Evans, is a doctor, he eats in this restaurant everyday.