10. Relative Clauses
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1. Combine the sentences using a relative clause. Use relative pronouns who, which or whose and the relative adverbs where, when and why and use or omit that when you can.
Put commas to the defining sentences and use that with non-defining sentences.
1. The doctor who/ that is wearing glasses works as a surgeon.
2. Christian, who is studying to be a policeman, is my best friend./
Christian, who is my best friend, is studying to be a policeman.
3. Sophie, which is so active that can’t stop moving when she is happy, is a fluffy and small dog.
4. The owner to whom the car belongs/ who the car belongs to must be a careful person./
5. The place where I want to go this summer is very far from my country.
6. The day when we went to the theme park was really sunny
7. Australia, which is a huge island, has a varied climate in the whole territory./
Australia, which has a varied climate in the whole territory, is a huge island.
8. This is the reason why I didn’t come to her party.
9. Martin Garrix, who still makes really good music, is less popular nowadays./
Martin Garrix, who is less popular nowadays, still makes really good music.
10. The house which I dream about will have a small swimming.
2. Combine the sentences using a relative clause. Use relative pronouns who, to whom, which or whose and the relative adverbs where, when and why and omit that when you can. Put commas to the defining sentences and use that with non-defining sentences.
1. Manuel, who all the students respect, is very strict.
2. The woman that you met yesterday is speaking to the manager.
3. The restaurant where we had dinner is very expensive.
4. The year when my brother graduated was very difficult.
5. My sister’s phone, which is so expensive, was broken yesterday.
6. Lucy, to whom I asked for help, explained everything very clearly.
7. The concert that we went to yesterday was amazing.
8. The argument was the reason why Sophie was angry.
9. The city where my cousins live is famous for its food.
10. The girl whose paintings are exhibited in the gallery is very talented.