Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Where it is possible to leave the empty space without a relative pronoun, write 0 zero in the box. List the common relative pronouns and provide examples of their use. So it acts as a conjunction and a pronoun at the same time. Students use given prompts to form sentences using both defining and nondefining relative clauses. Our relative pronouns worksheets are free to download and easy to access in pdf format. Relative clauses in english exercises advanced level esl. Relative clauses practice relative pronouns exercise 1 2 3 who vs which exercise 1 2 3 which or where exercise drag and drop exercises. Relatives elementary intermediate level advanced level home. Relative clauses exercises intermediate join the following sentences to make one sentence using a relative pronoun when necessary. We use whose as the possessive form of who this is george, whose brother went to school with me. English grammar relative pronouns worksheets kids world fun. Sep 30, 2017 relative pronouns are words like who, which, that, whom and where.
Intermediate grammar relative pronoun gap fill esl. Relative pronouns include who, whom, that, which, and whose. A defining relative clause tells which noun we are talking about. Remember that the defining clause is not separated from the rest of the sentence by a commacommas.
Defining and nondefining relative clauses relative clauses with prepositions gap fill text short text on a historic english castle with gaps for relative pronouns and where necessary prepositions. Home page grammar exercises intermediate relative clause gap fill relative clause gap fill. In formal english the preposition is placed before the relative pronoun, which. Relative pronouns worksheets are for students at the beginner and intermediate level. A clause of this kind is essential to clear understanding of the noun. In this exercise you will practise using relative pronouns. Mis primas, no son muy simpaticas, no vendran a nuestra fiesta. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate relative pronoun. Students solutions upperintermediate grammar exercise 2 relative clauses.
They also act as the subject or object of the verb in the relative clause. Sometimes there will be more than one correct answer. Relative pronouns are words like who, which, that, whom and where. When the relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted except with whose and where. Relative pronouns online exercises english grammar.
Defining clauses defining clauses specifydefine which personthinganimal is meant. Combine the sentences using defining relative pronouns. Home page grammar exercises intermediate relative pronoun gap fill relative pronoun gap fill. This is george, whose brother went to school with me. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. Students solutions intermediate grammar exercise 1 defining relative clauses. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Relative clause exercise 1 2 advanced relative clause exercise 3 4 intermediate pdf exercises. They spoke about subjects that i am very familiar with. Nondefining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. There is a girl in my class whose family emigrated from india.
B combine each pair of sentences with a relative clause. We use relative clauses to describe or give extra information about something we have already mentioned. The information is essential in order to understand what or who is being referred to. Students use given prompts to form sentences using both defining and non defining relative clauses. Relative clauses learnenglish teens british council. Grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and much more. Exercise 1 combine the two sentences using who, whose, which et where. Complete the sentences with relative pronouns or relative adverbs. A defining relative clause usually comes immediately after the noun it describes. Here you will find many relative clauses english grammar exercises at all levels so you can practice and improve your knowledge of relative clauses. Personal, indefinite, possessive, relative pronouns. Test your knowledge of relative pronouns with this grammar test. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl relative pronouns relative pronouns who, whose or which relative pronouns who, whose or.
Relative pronouns relative pronouns are the words that introduce relative clauses. Relative clauses english grammar online free exercises. You may sometimes have to change the word order or change a into the. Relative clauses defining and nondefining test english. We sometimes use whom as the object of a verb or preposition this is george, whom you met at our house last year. Relative pronouns introduce adjective clauses subjectverb structures that modify or describe a noun. Its a traffic warden putting a parking ticket on my car and i havent any money to pay the fine ill have to pay. Nov 29, 2018 relative pronouns exercises with answers click here to download this printable exercise in pdf.
The relative pronoun can be the subject or the object of the relative clause. English grammar practice exercise, for preintermediate and intermediate level. English grammar relative clauses intermediate level alison. Exercise 2 relative clauses solutions oxford university. Sep 29, 2012 a relative pronoun is used to repeat the meaning of a previous noun. Explain why we use whothat for people and thatwhich for things. If the relative pronoun is unnecessary, put it in brackets.
A collection of english esl relative clauses, upper intermediate b2 worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to. Relative pronouns english grammar today cambridge dictionary. Exercise 1 defining relative clauses solutions oxford. This is our relative pronouns worksheets practice section. This is george, whom you met at our house last year. Note that that can be used in informal english instead of whowhomwhich but it is never used after commas, i. Defining relative clauses exercise 3 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. I bought my first car ten years ago, when i was a salesman. Use of the relative pronouns who, which, where, that. Relative pronouns and relative clauses learnenglish. English grammar online exercises and downloadable worksheets. We sometimes use whom as the object of a verb or preposition.
Intermediate grammar relative clause gap fill esllounge. Fernandez carmona, english grammar with exercises, longman, 2000. Summarize why the relative pronoun what, like that and which, means the thing we are talking about. Relative pronouns relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. Also, when it comes to whowhom, while it is important to know when to use each one, most people will only use who in everyday conversa. Relative pronouns exercises 2 choose from who, whom, whose, where, that. Relative clause exercise 3 4 intermediate pdf exercises. Relative pronouns exercises with answers click here to download this printable exercise in pdf. Students solutions upper intermediate grammar exercise 2 relative clauses.
Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of relative pronouns. Relative pronouns and clauses in english grammar exercises. Relative pronouns adjective clauses whose vs of which vs of whom subject exercises. English esl relative clauses, upperintermediate b2. Relate why we do not use personal pronouns in relative clauses. Defining relative clauses also called identifying relative clauses or restrictive relative clauses give detailed information defining a general term or expression.