RELATIVE CLAUSES EXERCISES TAKEN FROM PVAU TESTS:

JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE PRONOUN, MAKE

ANY NECESSARY CHANGES:

2022
1) “The company exports classic wine and Spanish ham. Lucy works for this
company.”

2) “Randy’s pet needs to be kept in a cage. It is a rather dangerous snake.”

3)“Henry VIII married six times. He became king in 1509.

4) “Many Erasmus students choose Greece. Greece is known as the cradle of

western civilization.”

5)The most important meeting in 2022 will be held in China,

6)“My eldest sister won the match. She was playing against a foreign competitor.”

7)“I would love to come back to Venice in August. We fell in love that month.”

8)“Greenland is a nature sanctuary. You can enjoy the wildlife there.”

2021
1. “Cultivating your own vegetables is a healthy option. It is easier than it
seems.”
2. “The tree was very large. We had a nap under it yesterday.”
3. “Have you checked the answers? They are in the answer key.”

4. “This castle is the most visited tourist attraction in this city. Queen Elizabeth
spends her summer holidays in this castle.”

5. “Jimmy is my favourite cousin. Jimmy’s partner is my classmate.”

6. “The family was given a complimentary suite in a hotel. Their house burnt in a
fire last month.”

7. “New York is the largest American city. It is not the capital of the US.”

8. “Helen is a friend. I went on holiday with her.”

 2020
1. “The hotel has got amazing views of the sea. My father only likes this hotel.”

2. “The committee provided a way out of this situation. I usually agree with their
decisions.”
3. We stayed there for a long weekend.”

4. “I love this watch. My grandfather gave it to me.”

5. “Anna designs her own clothes. She is studying in Milan.”

6. “Are you the person? You have applied for the job twice.”
7. “Aikido is an ancient sport. It requires strength and agility.”

8. “The Big Ben stands on the River Thames. It was formally known as St.
Stephen’s Tower until 2012.”

9. “This is the club. Many celebrities belong to this club.”

10. “Shanghai City landscape is beautiful. This landscape seems to be never-
ending.”

2019
1. People practise relaxation techniques. These people live longer.”

2. “The summer was long and hot. I graduated from university in that summer.”

3. “The infantry was marching past the cheering crowd. Their uniforms looked
nicer this year.”

4. “‘Girl with Balloon’ is a wonderful artwork. ‘Girl with Balloon’ was sold for
£1.04 million.”

2018
1. “The rescue workers gave food and water to people. Their homes had been
destroyed by the heavy rain.”
2. “The jewellery has been stolen recently. It belongs to Queen Mary.”
3. . “J.F. Kennedy was born 100 years ago. His assassination remains a
mystery.”
4. . “This is the place. We met here two years ago.”
5. . “I found the kittens in the street. This is the street.”