RELATIVE CLAUSES 2 BACHILLERATO 1. Underline the relative clause in each sentence.

. Then circle the part of the sentence the relative clause refers to. Write whether it is a defining or non-defining clause. I am in favour of cloning, which would enable us to live together. .. The passenger, whose luggage was lost, made a complaint. .. Summer is the season when people take holidays. .. Please direct me to the building where the concert is being held. .. My parents, who are now quite old, are the people I admire most in the world. .. 2. Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun. There is sometimes more than one posible answer. Greenpeace is a movement is trying to stop pollution. She is a talented sportswoman ambition is to be the best. Athletes take drugs are terrible. Cricket is a sport is popular in many English-speaking countries. Lets find a time we can both play. Scandinavia is skiing originated. Ive got a friend wants to be a professional cyclist. Plcido Domingo is the opera singer voice I like best. In 1962, Mandela lived in Algeria, he received military training. I know a shop you can buy amazing sports clothes. Violence in sport is something worries me.

Ernest Hemingway was an American writer about the Spanish Civil War. There are many countries children are permitted to work full-time at the age of 14. Martin Luther King, fought for human rights, was assassinated in 1968. 3. Complete the passage with the correct relative pronouns. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the US from 1961-1963. His political career began in 1947, he entered the House of Representatives. His father, wealth helped him get this far, continued to promote his sons career. The great victory they had been hoping for finally came in 1960, Kennedy won the presidential election. While he was president, relations between the USA and the Soviet Union, had been hostile, began to improve. In 1963, the USA, Britain and the Soviet Union signe dan agreement banned nuclear testing. Kennedy was the president strong belief in equality furthered the cause of Afro-American people in the South. Wherever he and his wife Jackie went, they were admired. In fact, it was Jackie made a strong impression on the French President Charles de Gaulle. Kennedy told de Gaulle, I am the man accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, he was campaigning for a second term of office as President of the USA. It has been said that Kennedys assassination was a trauma America will never forget. 4. Join the sentences using a relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes. My partners and I own a business. It specialises in computer software. We drove to the restaurant. We were supposed to meet friends there. My mother and father met twenty years ago. They were studying at university together at the time.

I just spoke to a friend. I am interested in renting his country home. The criminal will soon be released. He was imprisoned for selling drugs. I know a sports centre. We can play tennis there. Ice hockey is a sport. It is popular in Canada. I have a friend. My friend likes horse-racing. Theres a sports shop near here. They sell cheap trainers there. Juan can be very rude. He is an excellent basketball coach. Ive got a book. It explains the rules of water polo. The stadium can hold 80,000 spectators. It was opened in 2002. I know lots of girls. They play football. Ive found a place. You can play tennis for free. K2 is in the Himalayas. It is the second biggest mountain in the world. 5. Complete each sentence in your own words, using a relative pronoun. Mr Brown, , is going to marry my aunt. We want to spend our holiday in a place I will come to visit you at a time Bill Gates, , is the richest man in the world. The house, , is very valuable. 6. Find the mistakes and correct the sentences. The children, that father was sent to prison, were miserable. There are still people which are discriminated against. Only teachers who they have a certifcate are qualified to teach in a secondary school. Seville which is in the south of Spain is one of my most favourite cities. Please tell me about the country were you live in.

The sport, that I like best, is skiing. The woman her son is in my class trains the basketball team. Wayne thats only eighteen plays football for his country. Decathlon is a shop, where sells sports equipment. I couldnt find my glasses which, was really annoying. Thats the stadium where my favourite teams plays there. Isnt that the Brazilian guy plays for Barcelona? Sally that doesnt like football came to the match with me. 7. Underline the relative pronouns. Is it the subject or object of the sentence? I dislike people who are obsessed with sport. Do you know anybody who can play golf? The manager told us things that we knew. Thats the girl who swims in the team. Have you got a ball that I can borrow? This is an idea which will improve your game. 8. Cross ourt the relative pronoun if it is unnecessary. The person who you need to speak to isnt here. Sallys Reading the book which you gave her. Athletes who take drugs will be disqualified. Scotland, which I visited last year, can be cold. Where is the CD which I lent you? Politics is a subject which interests me. Rooney, who plays for England, is a good footballer. 9. Combine the sentences. Only use a relative pronoun if it is necessary. This is the medal. I won it at school. Chess is a great game. It is difficult to play quickly. Dani is very young. He is the world champion.

BASE jumping is a sport. I want to do it. Thats the match. I really want to see it. The doctor treated him. She was very profesional. Hes the Singer. I spoke to him. 10. Complete the sentences. Use the correct relative pronoun + preposition (to or for). This is the restaurant .. we went . . Can you tell me .. I need to talk .? They had a wonderful meal .. they didnt pay . . Shes the boss shes the woman .. all these people work . . Wheres the CD .. I was listening .? Did you find the book .. you were looking .? 11. Rewrite the sentences using relative clauses. Indicate which relative pronouns are necessary. We stayed in this hotel. This is We didnt ask for these seats. These arent the seats Did you speak to that woman? Is that the woman? I told you about that Italian referee. Thats the Italian referee I played football with that mans son. Thats the man Ive never heard of that sport. Its a sport Shes going to marry that tennis player. Thats the tennis player 12. Complete the text with the correct relative pronouns. CHESS CHEAT? A chess player ________ mobile phone rang during a game has been disqualified from the European Team Championships in Bulgaria, ________ the tournament is being held. Ruslan Ponomariov, ________ is a former world chess champion, was disqualified when the phone rang.

The caller, ________ identity is unknown, may have been a friend calling tos ay Happy birthday. Ponomariov, ________ is Ukranian, was celebrating his twentieth birthday that day. Mobile phones, ________ players could use to receive advice during the game, are prohibited in chess tournaments. The Swedish grandmaster Evgeny Agrest, ________ was already winning the game, was declared the winner. The match ended in a 2 games- 2 games draw. 13. Combine the sentences. Ivan is very good-looking. Hes Helens brother. The book is about a murder on the Nile. It was written by Agatha Christie. The diamond necklace has been found by the police. It was stolen last week. Steven Spielberg lives in Hollywood. He is a famous film director. My friend Isabel wants to do media studies. Her father is a TV presenter. The new club plays great music. Jamie works there. My holiday in Ibiza was wonderful. I first met Jenny then. The new band is very good. It was formed last year. Thats the school. I used to go to it. Theres the girl. I was telling you about her. That was the day. They got married then. Shes the girl. He brother plays in the football team. Thats the caf. I meet my friends there. This is the film. Ive been waiting to see it for ages. Have you met the girl? Shes going out with Ted. These are the trainers. I bought them yesterday.