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Relative Clauses DefiningSet 61

1In many parts of the world, the grass ..... is called vetiver is known for its fragrant oil as well as its ability to prevent soil erosion.

2My grandfather, ..... everyone admires, is a famous writer.

3The woman ..... came here yesterday is her teacher.

4The old painting ..... was worth millions of dollars was damaged in an earthquake.

5In the sentence, 'The video game that I want is finally on sale, ' which group of words is the relative clause?

6The answers ..... you can find in the back of the book are sometimes incorrect.

7Rafah is the ..... winner.

8The hotel ..... we stayed provided comfortable beds and excellent service.

9Complete the sentence:The mountain ..... we climbed yesterday was the highest mountain in Britain!

10Harvard is an American university ..... many students dream of studying at.

11Nick is the man who owns that enormous job.

12The man who is reading the newspaper over there is my father.

13The students who study in the library are preparing for the exams.

14Students ..... practice outside the classroom learn a new language more easily.

15The florist ..... sells madonna lily is an amazing lady.

16The man ..... we have just greeted is our new neighbour.

17I met Karen in the cafe ..... is next to the movie theater.

18ERROR CORRECTION I talked to a woman who car had broken down on the way to the party.

19I visited the museum ..... has ancient Egyptian art.

20My neighbour, ..... works as an accountant, has had a terrible accident.

21The teacher's ..... attitude made it difficult for students to enjoy the class.

22What type of subordinate clause is this: "Those who want to help, please e-mail me"

23Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence: 'The woman ..... I met yesterday is a famous author.'

24The girl (a) won the contest is my cousin.

25We bought a house ..... is 15 years old.

26I need a phone ..... has a good camera.

27Identify one box to show which part of the sentence is a relative clause.The table which is made of oak is now black with age

28We can use 'which' and 'that' when we talk about people.

29People from all walks of life generally like shopping, so shopping is one activity ..... families can enjoy doing together.

30He stole the car ..... I bought some days ago.

31The painting ..... hangs on the wall is a masterpiece.

32That's the school ..... I learned to play the piano.

33The boy whose dog ran into the classroom and bit the teacher had to write a letter of apology.

34Directions: Choose the adjective clause in the sentence: The house sat on a hill that overlooked a pond.

35Last night my grandma told me the ..... story that I have ever heard.

36The manager, ..... office is on the second floor, is busy now.

37The red car which is parking next to my house isn't mine.

38Mr. Smith, ..... teaches us Math, is very kind.

39The foot soldiers on duty at Buckingham Palace ..... belong to the Queen's Guard, wear red tunics

40Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The man ..... is giving the lecture is a famous economist.

41Identify the adjectival clause in the following sentence: The man who lives next door is a doctor.

42Choose the correct relative pronoun that completes the following sentence: Writers (who, whose) plays are published usually don't like to act.

43Brenda/her son/ 3 years old

44What is the adjective clause in the following sentence?A university is a college where many subjects are studied.

45Which statement best distinguishes restrictive from non-restrictive relative clauses?

46Choose the best answer to complete this sentence:Last week I bumped into the Smiths, ..... son used to be my boyfriend.

47Exercise 1: Identifying Adjective ClausesIdentify the adjective clause in the sentence.8. You should know the reason why he scolded you.

48Canada, ..... I spent most of my childhood, is a country of vast plains and heavy forested areas.

49Mr David, ..... comes from England, has never been to Vietnam.

50The wildlife rescue centre ..... is situated in Leatherhead, Surrey, is only one of many throughout Europe.

51This option isn't as ..... the first one.

52Relative clausesThe woman ..... lives next door works in a bank.

53In defining relative clauses, use ..... to show possession.

54Chinese is a language ..... many people want to learn.

55What is true about the Defining Relative Clause?

56The bag ..... has a penguin on it is Susan's.

57Combine these two sentences using an adjective clause: 'The girl is my sister. She is wearing the red hat.' Choose the best combined sentence.

58Lisa, ....., somehow managed to win her first match.

59The ..... continent in the world is Asia

60What type of information do "defining" relative clauses give?

61The researcher, ..... findings contradicted previous studies, was invited to present at the conference.