A. Circle the correct option.
1 My mobile phone, … I got for my birthday last year, is my most important possession.
a what b which c that
2 My brother is the only person in the world for … I would do anything.
a who b which c whom
3 The company … I used to work has closed down.
a which b where c –
4 By the time you get here I might have gone to bed, in … case I’ll leave the door unlocked.
a – b that c which
5 Pasta is probably the kind of food … I like best.
a where b what c which
6 My mother’s cooking was … I missed most when I left home for the first time.
a which b that c what
7 Sara still hasn’t replied to my email about Friday’s party, … suggests she’s not very keen on the idea.
a that b which c –
8 Is Natasha the girl … mother is an English teacher?
a who b her c whose
9 There aren’t many cases … people find their perfect job as soon as they leave school or university.
a where b why c that
10 The only reason … Neil doesn’t like Liam is because Liam always gets better marks at school.
a for b if c why
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1 b 2 c 3 b 4 c 5 c 6 c 7 b 8 c 9 a 10 c
B. Complete each sentence with a relative pronoun.
1 The town …………………. I grew up has changed a lot in the last few years.
2 Luca, …………………. goes to school with my sister, is a really good tennis player.
3 Spring is the time of year …………………. I like best.
4 We finally arrived home at nearly 2 in the morning, by …………………. time we were all exhausted.
5 The audience consisted of about 20 people, most of …………………. left before the end of the play.
6 The relaxed atmosphere is …………………. I like best about living here.
7 Jessica told everyone what had happened, which is …………………. I don’t trust her.
8 We were back home by 9.30, the time at …………………. many people were just going out.
9 That’s Marco, …………………. brother is in my class at school.
10 I usually get home at 6.30 in the morning, …………………. many people are just getting up.
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1 where 2 who 3 which / that 4 which 5 whom
6 what 7 why 8 which 9 whose 10 when
C. Make the relative clauses shorter by crossing out any unnecessary words.
1 We are determined to do everything that is necessary to find a solution to this problem.
2 Google, which was started by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1996, is the world’s best known internet search engine.
3 Most of the people who had been present at our first concert also came to our second one.
4 The motorway which is being built at the moment will make the journey between the cities much faster.
5 All the people who were waiting for the bus were complaining about how late it was.
6 Look at this old school photo-do you recognise the girl who is in the middle of the back row?
7 The company has apologised to everyone who has been affected by the problem.
8 If you call our Helpline tomorrow morning, there’ll be someone who’ll be available to advise you.
9 Children who are under the age of 12 can travel free.
10 This suitcase is the only one which is big enough to fit everything in.
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1 that is 2 which was 3 who had been 4 which is
5 who were 6 who is 7 who has been
8 who’ll be 9 who are 10 which is
D. Join the sentences, using relative clauses and the words in brackets.
1 I bought some shoes last week. The shoes were very expensive. (that)
………………………………………………..
2 My cousin’s name is Jeff. He works for a big American bank. (whose)
………………………………………………..
3 One of Joe’s brothers lives in Canada. He is a singer in a rock band. (who)
………………………………………………..
4 I’d like to thank my family. I wouldn’t have been able to win this award without my family. (whom)
………………………………………………..
5 A new shopping centre is being built in the city centre. The new shopping centre will open in two years’ time. (which)
………………………………………………..
6 We always go on holiday at the end of September. Flights are cheaper at the end of September. (when)
………………………………………………..
7 Kevin is my new boss. I introduced you to Kevin this Morning. (who)
………………………………………………..
8 I fell asleep during the lesson. This happened because I was very tired. (why)
………………………………………………..
9 The lights suddenly went out. I started to feel frightened at that point. (which)
………………………………………………..
10 My favourite city is San Sebastian. I’ve been to San Sebastian many times. (where)
………………………………………………..
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Possible answers
1 The shoes that I bought last week were very expensive.
2 My cousin, whose name is Jeff, works for a big American bank.
3 Joe’s brother who lives in Canada is a singer in a rock band.
4 I’d like to thank my family without whom I wouldn’t have been able to win this award.
5 The new shopping centre which is being built in the city centre will open in two years’ time.
6 We always go on holiday at the end of September, when flights are cheaper.
7 Kevin, who I introduced you to this morning, is my new boss.
8 The reason why I fell asleep during the lesson is because I was very tired.
9 The lights suddenly went out, at which point I started to feel frightened.
10 My favourite city is San Sebastian, where I’ve been many times.
E. Complete each sentence in an appropriate way, starting with a relative clause.
1 The woman …………………………………………… .
2 This time of year, …………………………………………… .
3 The train didn’t arrive until 10.30, by …………………………………………… .
4 At the back of the cupboard …………………………………………… .
5 President Jones, for …………………………………………… .
6 In 1998, the year …………………………………………… .
7 The percentage of people …………………………………………… .
8 There were only seven passengers on the bus, few of …………………………………………… .
9 It was a really difficult week, at the end of …………………………………………… .
10 Maurizio, …………………………………………… .
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Possible answers
1 who is standing in the corner is a famous actress.
2 This time of year, when the weather is usually good, is the best time to come here.
3 The train didn’t arrive until 10.30, by which time the football match had already started.
4 At the back of the cupboard w here I keep my tools there should be a hammer.
5 President Jones, for whom this is the first official visit to the country, was welcomed by the Prime Minister.
6 In 1998, the year when I left school, I went on holiday to the USA.
7 The percentage of people who go to university has been rising for the last five years.
8 There were only seven passengers on the bus, few of whom had any luggage with them.
9 It was a really difficult week, at the end of which I really needed a holiday.
10 Maurizio, w hose sister is a nurse at the hospital, is one of my best friends.
F. Choose at least five of the items in the box and write a true sentence about each one in your notebook. Include at least one relative clause or shortened relative clause in each sentence.
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your best friend an interesting place in your country an important year in your life a singer you like a popular meal or food in your country your favourite film a hobby you enjoy a plan or ambition a memorable experience |
Example: My best friend, whose name is Melissa, is a very good tennis player.
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your own answers
G. Circle the correct option.
1 The new Italian restaurant, ………. looks very nice, is also quite cheap.
a which b that c what
2 The woman ………. lives next door always plays her music really loud at night.
a – b who c whom
3 Next weekend I’m going to Caracas, ………. I used to live.
a that b which c where
4 3 August 1998, the day on ………. my sister was born, is the first day I remember.
a when b which c that
5 The only person ………. me when I lived in Venezuela was my brother.
a visited b what visited c to visit
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1 a 2 b 3 c 4 b 5 c