Relative clauses task 1
Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentences. Note that some relative pronouns may be
used more than once. Then underline the two sentences where you may choose to leave out the relative
pronoun.
Who which whose that where when
1. In the future, I would like to work with children, ___________ I’m quite good at.
2. The reason ___________ I stopped taking lessons is that I was struggling to make the school payments
on time.
3. The place we liked the most was Santa Teresa Beach, ___________ nature is still pretty much
untouched.
4. I was employed to be a data entry clerk, ___________ job is to input data into a computer from forms.
5. I’ll never forget the day ___________ I lost my passport on the way to the airport.
6. When she got there, there were at least ten other people ___________ were also applying for the job.
Relative clauses task 2
Combine the following simple sentences into one sentence by using relative clauses. Remember to use
correct punctuation.
1. I talked to many of my childhood friends at our high school reunion. I hadn’t seen them in years.
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2. She likes wearing expensive clothes. Her clothes are manufactured by famous brands.
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3. The position would give him some work experience in management. He doesn’t have any work
experience in management right now.
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4. I used to teach French to children. The children’s first language was English.
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5. I was asked to write an article on a complicated topic. I knew nothing about the topic.
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Relative clauses task 3
Improve the following paragraph by adding relative clauses where appropriate.
In my opinion, the excessive use of electronic devices such as tablets and cell phones can be detrimental
to children’s health. The games and apps found on these devices can easily become addictive. These
games and apps are mostly not educational. This often results in children spending less time on healthy
physical activities. This is particularly problematic for some children. These children are overweight. In
addition, the unsupervised use of electronic devices provides children with access to the internet and
social media platforms. Children can be exposed to inappropriate content and online predators on these
platforms.
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RELATIVE CLAUSES
Exercise 1 Complete the sentences with relative pronouns from the box.
THAT – WHEN – WHERE - WHICH - WHO – WHOSE - WHY
1. The new movie is about a boy _____________ has lost his parents in a car accident.
2. He is the young man, _____________ wife left him for someone else.
3. The DVD recorder _____________ I bought at this store a few days ago is not working.
4. That's the book _____________ I recommended reading in class.
5. Is this the hotel _____________ you are staying for the tournament?
6. My dad, _____________ travels a lot on business, is in Australia at the moment.
7. It was midnight _____________ the first rescue team arrived at the scene of the accident.
8. There are several reasons _____________ I am not allowed to give you any information.
9. We stayed at the famous Rockstar hotel, _____________ also had an indoor swimming pool.
10. Did you write back to the person _____________ offered you a job?
11. The story is about a young woman _____________ 5-year old son suddenly disappears.
12. The tennis court _____________ they usually play is currently not available.
13. My sister was born at a time _____________ my dad was out of work.
14. Where is the money _____________ I gave you yesterday?
15. That's the man _____________ I spoke to the other day.
16. Mr. Fields, _____________ sister is one of the leading experts in this country, talked about
the dangers of the virus.
17. He didn't tell us _____________ he made such an irresponsible decision.
18. The present _____________ I got from my boyfriend was really fantastic.
19. I have to buy a present for my mother, _____________ birthday is next week.
20. The youth hostel _____________ we stayed last week was really big.
Exercise 2 Combine the TWO sentences to ONE, using a relative pronoun.
1. We talked about the party. Sarah wants to organize it for my birthday.
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2. Mrs Flowers has paintings in her house. They are worth over $10,000.
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3. The couple lives next to us. Their daughter has two charming boys.
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4. This is the house. I had my first party here.
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5. Jerry received a bad mark on his essay. It was only one page long.
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6. Ingrid went to see the doctor yesterday. He is a friend of hers.
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7. Mr Reynolds had to do all the work himself. His secretary left a few days ago.
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8. The boy took the photograph. He gave it to his mother.
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9. That is the man. I met him at Alice’s party.
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10. The boy smiled. Elena gave him some money.
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11. Steven is an architect. His designs have won many awards.
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12. Decorating is a difficult job. I hate it.
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13. Christmas is a day. People are happy.
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14. We went to the restaurant. We had met there before.
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15. The woman called yesterday. She wants to buy the house.
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Exercise 3 Translate these sentences belơ into English, using the RELATIVE CLAUSES.
1 Anh ấy có phải là người sống cùng bạn không
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2 Người đàn ông, vợ của ông là một nghệ sĩ vĩ cầm nổi tiếng, có thể tự chơi đàn piano
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3 Gia đình Johnson, có con trai đã chuyển đến Vương quốc Anh, sống ở Canada
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4 Người đàn ông gọi cho vợ, người đã nghe máy.
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5 Bạn có thể kể cho tôi về viên cảnh sát mà bạn đã nói chuyện sáng nay không
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6 Thời tiết xấu là lý do tại sao tôi đã không đến luyện tập hôm qua
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7 Thức ăn được nhập khẩu từ các nước khác thường đắt hơn thức ăn nội địa
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8 Tôi biết một nhà hàng tuyệt vời, nơi chúng ta có thể ăn ngon
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9 Viên cảnh sát đã nói chuyện với những đứa trẻ mà mẹ của chúng đang đợi ở ngoài
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10 Tôi đã giúp bà cụ có sách bị rơi xuống sàn
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11 Bạn có biết tại sao không có voi ở Nam Mỹ không
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12 Bố mẹ tôi nhớ khoảng thời gian khi chưa có internet
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13 Cái bánh mà mẹ tôi làm có vị thật tuyệt
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14 Người lính cứu hỏa đã cứu cô bé bị mắc kẹt ở tầng ba
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15 Người phụ nữ có con chó sủa suốt sống cùng với con gái của bà ấy
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16 Tôi thường đến thăm ông bà, người sống cách đây vài dãy nhà
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17 Avatar, bộ phim mà chúng tôi đã xem vài ngày trước, đã giành được vài giải Oscar
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18 Bố tôi biết một người đàn ông có anh trai làm việc trong Nhà Trắng
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19 Tôi đã đến thăm một người chú sống ở phía bên kia thị trấn
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20 Văn phòng là nơi tôi có thể làm việc mà không bị làm phiền
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21 Hãy đưa thuốc này cho bố mẹ của đứa trẻ bị bệnh
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22 Hầu hết những người cô ấy gặp đều là người xin tị nạn
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23 Bạn cùng lớp của tôi, người đã học hành chăm chỉ cho bài kiểm tra, vẫn trượt
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24 Kia là căn tin nơi chúng ta có thể ăn trưa
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25 Người đàn ông đã bán xe cho tôi là hàng xóm của tôi
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Exercise 4 Improve the following paragraph by adding relative clauses where appropriate.
Many schools are introducing digital learning tools. These tools include online textbooks and educational
apps. The apps are designed for students of different age groups. Some students enjoy using these tools.
These students are already familiar with technology. Other students need help. These students have
limited access to devices at home. Teachers try to support all learners. The teachers are trained in digital
instruction. There are also parents who are concerned. These parents worry about screen addiction and
online distractions.
In addition, schools must ensure online safety. They provide websites and platforms. These platforms are
safe for students to use. Some students visit websites. These websites are not always appropriate. To
manage this, schools use monitoring software. The software alerts teachers to unsafe activity. Digital
learning has many benefits. These benefits include flexibility and access to resources. However, it also
brings challenges. The challenges must be carefully addressed by schools and families.
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