RELATIVE CLAUSES WORKSHEET What is a relative clause? Is a word that you can used to join two sentences It is a clause that gives information about a noun You already know them BUT like question words The basic relative clauses are: WHO: Use it to talk about PEOPLE Mary is a good dancer Mary comes from Mexico Mary is a good dancer WHO comes from Mexico WHICH: Use it to talk about THINGS A dictionary is a book A dictionary contains definitions A dictionary is a book WHICH contains definitions WHOSE: Use it to talk about POSSESSIONS Karl is a student Karl’s exam was the best Karl is a student WHOSE exam was the best NOW, START PRACTICE!!! WHO, WHICH or WHOSE? a Where is the towel _ I bought last week? b I saw a guy _ was taking his dog for a walk c I asked for a direction to the girl _ car was parked next to mine d I took a book wasn’t mine e The woman _ you were talking to, is my wife f The cat, _ owner is a tall boy, is lost Join the following sentences Write all the possible relatives and put between brackets those which can be omitted a I saw a boy near the harbor His name was Peter _ c Chris met Allan last month Allan is a salesman _ d I’m interested in mystery books They are in the higher shelf _ e Peter missed his bus Peter’s car doesn’t work _ f I never listen to my mom My mom is always right _