Name: RELATIVE CLAUSE

Class:
Date:

Section 1. Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. The movie _____ we watched yesterday was amazing.
a. who
b. which
c. where
d. whose
2. The woman _____ called you is my sister.
a. whose
b. which
c. who
d. where
3. That is the store _____ I bought my shoes.
a. where
b. which
c. when
d. whose
4. The boy _____ won the contest is from my school.
a. that
b. whose
c. where
d. which
5. My phone, _____ I lost yesterday, was very expensive.
a. where
b. that
c. which
d. whose
6. The park _____ we used to play has been renovated.
a. who
b. where
c. which
d. whose
 7. The professor _____ book was published last year is giving a lecture.
a. whose
b. whom
c. that
d. which
8. The hotel _____ we stayed was very luxurious.
a. where
b. which
c. whose
d. who
9. The person _____ she is speaking to is our manager.
a. who
b. whom
c. which
d. whose
10. Summer is the season _____ I enjoy the most.
a. when
b. where
c. which
d. that

Section 2. Fill in the blanks with the correct relative pronouns (who, whom, whose,
which, that, where, when).
1. The teacher _____ taught me English is very kind.
2. The hotel _____ we stayed was very clean.
3. The man _____ helped me is my neighbor.
4. The car _____ engine is broken is parked outside.
5. This is the park _____ I used to play as a child.
6. Do you know the woman _____ he is talking to?
7. The day _____ we got married was the happiest day of my life.
8. The boy _____ parents are doctors is very intelligent.
9. The movie _____ we watched last night was boring.
10. That is the shop _____ I always buy my groceries.
Section 3. Underline the mistake in each sentence and rewrite the corrected sentence.
1. The teacher, that we met yesterday, was very kind.
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2. This is the park which I used to play in it as a child.
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3. The man whose his car is red is my uncle.
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4. The girl which sang at the concert has a beautiful voice.
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5. Do you know the man who we saw him at the mall?
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6. The house where I was born in it has been demolished.
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7. The movie, who was directed by Steven Spielberg, won an award.
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8. The phone that it is on the table is mine.
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9. The city, which population is growing rapidly, is very polluted.
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10. The boy who’s we spoke to yesterday is very intelligent.
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Section 4. Rewrite each pair of sentences into one sentence using a relative clause.
1. The girl is my neighbor. She lives next door.
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2. This is the book. I borrowed it from the library.
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3. The man helped me yesterday. He is very kind.
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4. I know a teacher. Her lessons are very creative.
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5. The hotel was very comfortable. We stayed there last summer.
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6. That is the man. His dog is barking loudly.
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7. The house is old. It was built in 1950.
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8. The people are my cousins. We met them at the wedding.
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9. The day was unforgettable. I graduated on that day.
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10. The car belongs to my brother. It is parked outside.
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Section 5. Rewrite the following sentences by reducing the relative clauses where
possible.
1. The man who is standing at the door is my uncle.
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2. The documents that were sent yesterday need to be reviewed.
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3. The students who were invited to the event are very excited.
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4. The car that was parked in front of my house has been towed away.
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5. The woman who lives across the street is very friendly.
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6. The boy who is playing the piano is very talented.
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7. The report that was written by the intern is impressive.
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8. The clothes that are sold at this store are very expensive.
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9. The workers who are repairing the road are doing a great job.
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10. The teacher who is speaking now is our principal.
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Section 6. Read a passage, underline the mistakes and correct them.
The Amazon Rainforest, which is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, plays a
crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate. The forest covers an area who spans nine
countries in South America. It is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, some of
which are not found anywhere else in the world.
However, deforestation, that has been occurring at an alarming rate, threatens this
unique ecosystem. The communities who live near the forest depend on its resources for their
livelihoods. Organizations, where aim to protect the Amazon, have been working tirelessly to
raise awareness and implement sustainable practices.
One of the most pressing concerns is the loss of habitats for wildlife, many of who are
already endangered. Climate change, that is worsened by deforestation, also contributes to the
problem. Governments and international organizations, some of whom provide funding for
conservation projects, must collaborate to address these challenges effectively.
ANSWER KEY:
Section 1:
1. b. which 6. b. where
2. c. who 7. a. whose
3. a. where 8. a. where
4. a. that 9. b. whom
5. c. which 10. a. when

Section 2:
1. who 6. whom
2. where 7. when
3. who/that 8. whose
4. whose 9. which/that
5. where 10. where

Section 3:
1. The teacher, that we met yesterday, was very kind.
Corrected: The teacher, whom we met yesterday, was very kind.
Explanation:
The relative pronoun "that" is incorrect in non-defining relative clauses, which are
set off by commas. Instead, "whom" is used because it refers to a person and
functions as the object of the verb "met."
2. This is the park which I used to play in it as a child.
Corrected: This is the park which I used to play in as a child.
Explanation:
The pronoun "it" is redundant because the relative pronoun "which" already acts as
the object of the preposition "in." Therefore, "it" should be removed to avoid
repetition.
3. The man whose his car is red is my uncle.
Corrected: The man whose car is red is my uncle.
Explanation:
The word "whose" already expresses possession. Adding "his" is incorrect because
it creates redundancy. Simply use "whose" to indicate possession.
4. The girl which sang at the concert has a beautiful voice.
 Corrected: The girl who sang at the concert has a beautiful voice.
Explanation:
The relative pronoun "which" is used for objects, animals, or things. When referring
to people, "who" is the appropriate relative pronoun.
5. Do you know the man who we saw him at the mall?
Corrected: Do you know the man who we saw at the mall?
Explanation:
The pronoun "him" is redundant because the relative pronoun "who" already
functions as the object of the verb "saw." Therefore, "him" should be removed to
make the sentence grammatically correct.
6. The house where I was born in it has been demolished.
Corrected: The house where I was born has been demolished.
Explanation:
The word "where" already implies location, so adding "in it" is unnecessary and
repetitive. Removing "in it" simplifies the sentence while retaining its meaning.
7. The movie, who was directed by Steven Spielberg, won an award.
Corrected: The movie, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, won an award.
Explanation:
The relative pronoun "who" is used for people. For objects or things, such as a
movie, "which" is the correct relative pronoun.
8. The phone that it is on the table is mine.
Corrected: The phone that is on the table is mine.
Explanation:
The pronoun "it" is redundant because the relative pronoun "that" already refers to
the subject (the phone). Removing "it" makes the sentence grammatically correct.
9. The city, which population is growing rapidly, is very polluted.
Corrected: The city, whose population is growing rapidly, is very polluted.
Explanation:
The relative pronoun "which" cannot express possession. Use "whose" to indicate
possession, even when referring to non-human subjects like "city."
10. The boy who’s we spoke to yesterday is very intelligent.
Corrected: The boy whom we spoke to yesterday is very intelligent.
 Explanation:
The word "who’s" is a contraction of "who is" or "who has," which is incorrect in
this context. Instead, "whom" is used as the object of the preposition "to."
Section 4:
1. The girl who lives next door is my neighbor.
2. This is the book that I borrowed from the library.
3. The man who helped me yesterday is very kind.
4. I know a teacher whose lessons are very creative.
5. The hotel where we stayed last summer was very comfortable.
6. That is the man whose dog is barking loudly.
7. The house that was built in 1950 is old.
8. The people whom we met at the wedding are my cousins.
9. The day when I graduated was unforgettable.
10. The car that is parked outside belongs to my brother.

Section 5:
1. The man standing at the door is my uncle.
2. The documents sent yesterday need to be reviewed.
3. The students invited to the event are very excited.
4. The car parked in front of my house has been towed away.
5. The woman living across the street is very friendly.
6. The boy playing the piano is very talented.
7. The report written by the intern is impressive.
8. The clothes sold at this store are very expensive.
9. The workers repairing the road are doing a great job.
10. The teacher speaking now is our principal.

Section 6:
- Original: The forest covers an area who spans nine countries in South America.
Correction: The forest covers an area that spans nine countries in South America.
- Original: However, deforestation, that has been occurring at an alarming rate,
threatens this unique ecosystem.
Correction: However, deforestation, which has been occurring at an alarming rate,
threatens this unique ecosystem.
- Original: The communities who live near the forest depend on its resources for their
livelihoods.
Correction: The communities that live near the forest depend on its resources for their
livelihoods.
- Original: Organizations, where aim to protect the Amazon, have been working
tirelessly to raise awareness and implement sustainable practices.
Correction: Organizations, which aim to protect the Amazon, have been working
tirelessly to raise awareness and implement sustainable practices.
- Original: One of the most pressing concerns is the loss of habitats for wildlife, many of
who are already endangered.
Correction: One of the most pressing concerns is the loss of habitats for wildlife, many
of whom are already endangered.
- Original: Climate change, that is worsened by deforestation, also contributes to the
problem.
Correction: Climate change, which is worsened by deforestation, also contributes to
the problem.