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Relative clauses: pronouns and adverbs.

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Stephen King is a famous writer. He lives in the United States.

Stephen King, who lives in the United States, is a famous writer.

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Susan speaks four languages. Susan wants to be an interpreter.

Susan, who wants to be an interpreter, speaks four languages.

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London is the city __________ I learned English.

where

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That's the car __________ I bought last year.

which

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Mandy is the girl ________ I met on Wednesday.

who

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We ordered a book. It was very expensive.

We ordered a book which was very expensive.

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Mr. Jones, _________ son is a taxi driver, lives next door.

whose

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Miriam is going to London. The Big Ben is located in London.

Miriam is going to London, where the Big Ben is located.

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I forgot my wallet. The wallet was on the table.

I forgot my wallet, which was on the table.

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I passed the final exam. The exam was very difficult.

I passed the final exam, which was very difficult.

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Did you see the Italian film? It was on TV last night.

Did you see the Italian film which was on TV last night?

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What’s the name of the man? We met him yesterday.

What's the name of the man who we met yesterday?

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John Ash is a policeman. His wife was at the party last night.

John Ash, whose wife was at the party last night, is a policeman.

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My grandparents still live in the village. I was born there.

My grandparents still live in the village where I was born.

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Who is the man? He’s living with your sister.

Who is the man who is living with your sister?

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The person gets a free meal. He has pointed to him. INFORMAL AND FORMAL.

The person who he has pointed to gets a free meal. / The person to whom he has pointed gets a free meal.

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