Relative Clauses

Choose the correct relative pronoun (who, which, whose).

1. This is the bank ___________was robbed yesterday.

2. A boy ____________sister is in my class was in the bank at that time.
3. The man ____________ robbed the bank had two pistols.
4. He wore a mask _____________made him look like Mickey Mouse.
5. He came with a friend _______________waited outside in the car.
6. The woman ______________gave him the money was young.
7. The bag _____________ contained the money was yellow.
8. The people ___________ were in the bank were very frightened.
9. A man _____________mobile was ringing did not know what to do.
10. A woman ____________daughter was crying tried to calm her.
11. The car _____________the bank robbers escaped in was orange.
12. The robber _____________mask was obviously too big didn't drive.
13. The man ____________ drove the car was nervous.
14. He didn't wait at the traffic lights _____________ were red.
15. A police officer ________________car was parked at the next corner
stopped and arrested them.

I. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the appropriate relative
pronoun: who, which, that, whose, when.

1. Seven is a movie ___________________ scared me and gave me nightmares.

2. Sean Connery is an actor _____________ has starred in many movies.

4. Al Pacino is an actor ______________ record of hits has been amazing.

5. Give me the title of the movie ________________ starred Danny DeVito.

6. I loved The Sound of Music __________________ was based on a true story.

7. I'm sure that next year's Oscar will go to the film ____________ deserves to win.

8. The summer ____________ I graduated from university was long and hot.
II. Connect the following pairs of sentences using who, which, or whose:

I talked to the girl. The girl had asked for an appointment.

Margaret bought the tie for you. The tie is very expensive.

I bought a new pen. The pen writes very well.

The audience applauded the speaker. The speaker delivered a most interesting speech.

III. Fill in with the appropriate relative pronoun: WHO(M), WHICH, THAT,
WHERE and WHOSE:

I like the woman ____________ works at the flower shop.

The building ____________ Doris works is on Central Avenue.

The man ____________ wallet I found is very happy.

The movie ____________ I saw last weekend was outstanding.

Are there any people ____________ would recommend the product?

IV. Complete the sentences using a relative clause:

1.Catherine and Sue are two girls (like dancing)………………………………………….

2. My mobile phone is something (be very important to me)

……………………………..

3. Antony is a friend of mine (live in Boston)

…………………………………………….

4. West Side Story is a musical (be very famous)

…………………………………………

5. An airport is a place (planes land)

………………………………………………………

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V. Use that or whose to complete the sentences:

Example: This is the car. Its windows have been smashed. - This is the car whose
windows have been smashed.

1. I admired the stuntman. His part was so dangerous. - I admired the stuntman
………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We ate the cake. It was on the cupboard. - We ate the
cake…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. She found the bag. It belonged to her. - She found the

bag……………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Can you see the car? Its door is scratched. - Can you see the
car……………………………………………………………………………………?

5. You are the partner. I want to work with you. - You are the
partner………………………………………………………………………………
….

6. I couldn't help the students. Their tests were a failure. - I couldn't help the
students………………………………………………………………………………..

7. This is the guy. I got it from him. - This is the

guy……………………………………………………………………………………..

VI. Replace that with who or which.

1. A soldier is someone that works in the army. - A soldier is someone _____ works in
the army.
2. An ostrich is a bird that cannot fly. - An ostrich is a bird __________cannot fly.
3. A stick is a piece of wood that is long and thing. - A stick is a piece of wood
________ is long and thing.
4. A cook is someone that makes meals at a restaurant. - A cook is someone _________
makes meals at a restaurant.

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 Contest (2)

 Write 3 sentences with the relative pronoun WHOSE.

a)

b)

c)

 Choose the relative pronoun to complete the relative clause sentence. Each question has
only one correct answer.

a ) You should speak to Peter ____ is responsible for company relations abroad.

 who whose whom

b ) Smith House, _____ was built in 1756, is an important local monument.

 that which who

c ) Jack's sister, _____ husband is Greek, lives in Athens.

 whom whose who

d ) I’m looking for the report _____ was on the table.

 where whose that

e ) His scooter, _____ was designed by Piaggio, was stolen last week.
 who which that

f ) Shops _____ stay open late require greater security measures.

 that which where

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g) The woman _____ lives in apartment No. 34 has been arrested.
 which whom who

h) The employees _____ were hired last month helped improve profits.
 that whose which

i ) That’s the shop _____ I bought those beautiful roses.

 which where whose

j ) She wanted to buy a house ______ was located in the suburbs.

 that whose where

Good luck ! 