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Defining relative clauses

Join the sentences with relative pronouns. Cross out the relative pronoun if it can be omitted.

1. I like people. They aren’t temperamental or egotistical.


I like people who/that aren’t temperamental or egotistical. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
2. I like people. I have something in common with them.
I like people who/that I have something in common with. The relative pronoun is the object of the clause.
3. The money is in the kitchen. It belongs to John.
The money that belongs to John is in the kitchen. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
4. I’d prefer friends. I can talk to them easily.
I’d prefer friends who/that I can talk to easily. The relative pronoun is the object of the clause.
5. I’d prefer a boss. She is supportive and easygoing.
I’d prefer a boss who/that is supportive and easygoing. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
6. The book is interesting. I’m reading it.
The book that I’m reading is interesting. The relative pronoun is the object of the clause.
7. I like a partner. He has a sense of humor.
I like a partner who/that has a sense of humor. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
8. They live in a city. It is in the north of England.
They live in a city that is in the north of England. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
9. I like people. They are outgoing, fun, and modest!
I like people who/that are outgoing, fun, and modest! The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.
10. The horse belongs to my uncle. It won the race.
The horse that won the race belongs to my uncle. The relative pronoun is the subject of the clause.

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