Join the following pairs of sentences using DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES (omit the

relative pronoun if possible) or NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES (use the

appropriate punctuation)

The tree was planted by my grandfather. It gives very good apples.

The tree …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Venice is an amazing city. It is full of famous buildings and works of art.
Venice ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
The TV series is about two men. They try to run away from prison.
The TV series is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote lots of plays and sonnets.
Shakespeare ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Keith Winslet has been recently nominated for an Oscar. Her parents were also actors.
Keith Winslet …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Where is the key ring? I’ve just left it on the table.
Where ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Fernando Alonso is a leading Formula One driver. He was born in Asturias, Spain.
Fernando Alonso ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I haven’t decided on the day. I’ll get married on that day.
I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
My new red sport car is a Mercedes. I bought it last week.
My new red sport car ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Butterflies are beautiful. They can be found in most countries.
Butterflies …………………………………………………………..……………………………………………
I wrote to a classmate .I fell in love with him when I was studying at university.
I wrote …………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….
Yesterday, I phoned Matthew. He told me the bad news about his wife’s death.
Yesterday, I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I don’t like the music. Our neighbours listen to it all day long.
I don’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Picasso painted great works of art. They are worth millions of Euros.
Picasso…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
The party hasn’t won the elections. I voted for it.
The party……………………………………………………………………………………………….
The illness seems to be very serious .Our boss is suffering from it.
The illness……………………………………………………………………………………………….
She is the writer .I’ve read her novels.
She is ……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………..
George Clooney co-starred the film Ocean’s Eleven with Brad Pitt. Clooney became famous in
the series ER.
George Clooney…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Is this the fitness club? Its swimming pool is open to non-guests.
Is this …………………………………………..……………………………………………………………….
Is that a photograph of the church? You got married there.
Is that …………………………………..………………………………………………………………………
Is there anybody? You’re hiding from him
Is there……………………………………..……………………………………………………………………
Penelope Cruz won an Oscar for best supporting actress. This dress was designed especially for
her.
Penelope Cruz …………………………………………………..………………………………………………
11th September 2001 was a sad day in our history. Terrorists destroyed the World Trade
Centre then.
11th September 2001………………………………………………………………………………………….
 The building is the tallest in the city. It stands on top of the hill.
The building ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Australia is situated in the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest island in the world.
Australia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Have you met the girl? You usually chat with her.
Have you met ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
John Lennon was a member of the Beatles. He was killed by a fan in 1981.
John Lennon ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The problem will soon be solved. You are worried about it.
The problem …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The film is about a girl. She is kidnapped by her neighbour.
The film is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Stephen King was born in Maine in 1947. His latest novel has been a success.
Stephen King ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
The child started to cry. The teacher shouted at him.
The child ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
What is farthest city? You’ve ever visited that city.
What ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Spiders have eight legs. I’m afraid of spiders.
Spiders …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
My grandfather was born on 6th August 1945.An atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
then.
My grandfather………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Toledo has a wonderful fortress called the Alcazar. My cousins live there.
Toledo……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
We have already decided on the day. I’ll get married on that day.
We have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Granada is situated on the south coast of Spain. There is a very good university in Granada.
Granada ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Many people visit the Alhambra. It was built by the Muslims in Granada.
Many people………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The person is his mother. He takes after her.
The person ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
You made an offer. We cannot accept it.
We ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I'm going to visit Brazil. I don't know anything at all about it.
I’m going…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The final exams happened to be very easy. I feared them too much.
The final exams…………………………………………………………………………………………………
The telephone has been an essential device in our lives. It was invented by Alexander Graham
Bell.
The telephone ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………….
Bears are animals. They like honey.
Bears ……………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………
I asked an autograph to Javier Bardem. His latest film has been a great success.
I asked ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Freddy Mercury died 1992. He was Queen’s lead singer.
Freddy Mercury………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………..
Yesterday, we went shopping at a department store. It belongs to an international company.
Yesterday, we …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Harrods belongs to a well-known Egyptian businessman. It is in London.
Harrods ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
The room is next to the kitchen. I keep all my old things there.
The room………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
AIDS is killing a lot of people in Africa. No one has found a cure for AIDS yet.
AIDS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The latest Antonio Gala novel has won several awards in Spain. Many people have been asking
about it.
The latest Antonio Gala…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….