Mastering Relative Clauses: Exercises and Examples

Mastering Relative Clauses: Exercises and Examples

A. Combine the sentences using relative clauses. ('that' can be used when it is the only choice)

1. Original: I went into my room. I found a girl sleeping on the sofa in my room. Combined: * I went into my room, where I found a girl sleeping on the sofa. * I went into my room in which I found a girl sleeping on the sofa.

2. Original: London has a history of nearly two thousand years. London stands on the River Thames. Combined: * London, which stands on the River Thames, has a history of nearly two thousand years.

3. Original: He was drunk. This made a bad impression on the policeman. Combined: * He was drunk, which made a bad impression on the policeman. * He, who was drunk, made a bad impression on the policeman.

4. Original: This is the only park in the city. People know about this park in the city. Combined: * This is the only park in the city that people know about.

5. Original: I have visited many countries. Some of the countries are backward. Combined: * I have visited many countries, some of which are backward.

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable relative pronouns or relative adverbs. ('that' can be used when it is the only choice)

1. Simon is someone for whom I have a lot of respect.2. Any student whose results are below 50% must retake the examination.3. Keang Peng students are very hard-working, which is well-known in the neighborhood.4. It’s your birthday today. Is there anything that you want to do today?5. The reason why I didn't call you is that I've lost your phone number.