Unit9:

Relative clauses .

A- Read the text and answer the questions below:

******The UNESCO is an international organization which has the mission of promoting and protecting global
cultures. This organization has served many functions in Morocco where there are many famous historic
monuments. The UNESCO has considered Kasbah Taourirt, which is in Ouarzazate, among the global human
cultural heritage. Taourirt, which many tourists visit every year, is totally built in mud. Its rooms, whose walls are
well-decorated, are large enough to contain more than 40 people each. This very famous Kasbah was built by
Elglaoui, who was the Pasha of Marrakesh. Elglaoui, whose origin was the Demnat valley in the Atlas
mountains, was living in Marrakesh, where (in which) there is still the Pashas famous house, Elbahia
Palace.Elbahia is built following the Islamic architecture design, the reason why it is one of the most beautiful
sites in Marrakesh.
1-What is the mission of the
UNESCO?........................................................................................................................................
2-What does which refer to in
stc1?...............................................................*........................................................................
3-What does where refer to in the text?
..............................................................*.................................................................
4-What does whose refer to in the
text?................................................................................................................................
5-What does why replace in the
text? ......................................................................................................................................
B- Now work in groups and take out the relative pronouns from the sentences and use the original words.
Ex: take out the word which in the first sentence and use the word it replaces :write the sentences here
C-Now say what you notice about the style of the text:
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D-Now pay attention to the function of the words you have just used in the sentences and fill in this
chart:
TO
REPLACE A

FUNCTION IN
THE STC

WE USE

EXAMPLE

E-Do the following exercise:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list: whose - who- where- whom- which.
1-The United Nations ..was established soon after the Second World War is an
organization.goals are to solve conflicts among nations and keep global peace. (2008 national
exam).
2-Mnay Moroccan immigrants ..live abroad would like to return to Morocco.they
can invest their money. They have promising projects..will certainly help to improve the
local economy.(2009 exam).
3-Adil Imam ,.sense of humour is appreciated by many people, is an Egyptian
actor.has played funny roles in many plays and movies.He often acts out simple situations
..make you laugh for hours.
(2008 exam).
4-Link the sentences below with a relative pronoun or adverb:
a- Skilled people immigrate to developed countries.
b- In developed countries there are more
opportunities.

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a- George Bush is a businessman.
b-Bush was the ex-American president.

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a- Women have many assets.

b- They can use these assets to enhance their
social status.

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a-Moroccan women have attained many of their rights.
b-Moroccan women are hard-working.

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a-Barrack Obama is the president of America.
b-Obamas grand-parents are from Kenya.

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a-The UN was established in 1945.
b-In 1945 the World War Two ended.

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a-Morocco is a beautiful place.
b- In Morocco there are amazing places.

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