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relative clauses: defining and nondefining

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My favorite place in the world is the town ___ I was born. I’ve traveled all over the world, but it’s still the place _____ I love the most.

where, that/which

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A song…that’s an easy one! It’s Yellow by Coldplay, for two reasons. First, it was the color of the dress ___ I was wearing the night I met my husband. Second, it was the song ____ the DJ played as we danced.

that/which

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The number _____ I’ve chosen is the number nine. My grandmother, _____ used to live with us when I was a child, always asked me to get her a lottery ticket with this number. I think that’s why I like it so much.

that/which, who

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I’ve chosen a black and white photo of my parents, __ I’ve had for about 20 years. Every time I look at it, I can see two happy people in their early twenties, __ lives were about to change forever. Why? Because my mom was pregnant with me.

which/that, whose

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My English teacher in school was the woman _____ inspired me to love languages. So, I’ve chosen her to be my favorite person.

who

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Animals? No question about it! The animals ______ I like most are dogs.

that/which

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The store ___ I could spend all day would be one selling perfumes and cosmetics.

where

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Finally, an object ___ is very special to me is my engagement ring because it used to belong to my husband’s grandmother. It’s beautiful.

that/which

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Our neighbors have lived next door to us for 15 years. They’re both teachers.

Our neighbours, who are both teachers, have lived next door to us for 15 years.

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Sydney is well known for its Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Many people think it’s the capital of Australia.

Sydney, which many people think is the capital of Australia, is well known for its Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

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Our local post office has closed down. My grandmother used to work there

Our local post office, where my grandmother used to work, has closed down.

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Pablo Picasso was one of the world’s most famous artists. His best known painting is Guernica.

Pablo Picasso, whose best-known painting is Guernica, was one of the world’s most famous artists.

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The hurricane was the worst storm for over a century. It hit the city of New Orleans.

The hurricane, which hit the city of New Orleans, was the worst storm for over a century.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an extremely talented composer. He died when he was 35.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who died when he was 35, was an extremely talented composer.

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