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The man __________ lives next door is very friendly.
The man __________ lives next door is very friendly.
who
The book __________ I borrowed from you is excellent.
The book __________ I borrowed from you is excellent.
that
She’s the girl __________ brother is in my class.
She’s the girl __________ brother is in my class.
whose
The park __________ we met is beautiful.
The park __________ we met is beautiful.
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2001 is the year __________ I was born.
2001 is the year __________ I was born.
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Study Notes
Relative Pronouns and Clauses
- Relative pronouns join clauses, connecting the words in the sentence.
- Common relative pronouns include: who, which, that, whose, where, when.
- Correct choice depends on the noun being referenced.
Exercise Solutions
- 1. The man who lives next door is very friendly. (who refers to a person)
- 2. The book that I borrowed from you is excellent. (that used for non-specific things)
- 3. She’s the girl whose brother is in my class. (whose shows possession)
- 4. The park where we met is beautiful. (where refers to a place)
- 5. 2001 is the year when I was born. (when signifies a time)
- 6. The movie that we watched yesterday was amazing. (that used for non-specific things)
- 7. This is the house where I grew up. (where implies place)
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Description
Test your understanding of relative pronouns and their use in clauses. This quiz covers examples and exercises that highlight the correct application of pronouns like who, that, whose, where, and when. See how well you can connect clauses with the right relative pronouns!
