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Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses

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  • Mr Wallace's house was destroyed in the fire. He decided to move to the countryside.
    Mr Wallace, whose house was destroyed in the fire, decided to move to the countryside.
  • There's the café _______ we are supposed to meet Nora in.
    (which / that)
  • There was a snowstorm. This caused a lot of accidents on the road.
    There was a snowstorm which / that caused a lot of accidents on the road.
  • The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April, ___ there is virtually no rain. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    when
  • Spain is a beautiful country. Alvaro was born there.
    Spain, which is a beautiful country, is where Alvaro was born.
  • Correct the mistake: The bicycle where my parents bought me for my birthday is black and white.
    The bicycle which my parents bought me for my birthday is black and white.
  • Selena likes to stay in hotels ____ there are lots of theaters and restaurants nearby. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where
  • Guillermo González Camarena was a Mexican inventor ____ created the chromoscopic adapter for television equipment, ____ was the first color tv transmission system. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who - which
  • The city is better for students ____ want to work in the summer because it's the place ____ the job market offers the most opportunities. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who/that - where
  • People ____ live in towns _____ there is no public transportation system often own cars. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who/that - where
  • People ____ live in cities have more stress than people ____ live in small towns. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who/that - who/that
  • Correct the mistake: There must be a time who we can talk.
    There must be a time when we can talk.
  • James was talking to his friend, Julie. Julie's mother is the headteacher of my school.
    James was talking to his friend, Julie whose mother is the headteacher of my school.
  • Peter is leaving for Mexico. You met him last week.
    Peter, whom you met last week, is leaving for Mexico.
  • The boy ______ is walking down the street is my brother, Adam.
    who / that
  • The cinema has closed down. My sister used to work there.
    The cinema, where my sister used to work, has closed down.
  • My family and I always visit Brazil in the month _____ the carnaval festival begins. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    when
  • France, ____ is sometimes called ‘the hexagon’, is the country ____ people most often travel. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    which - where
  • Claire was the only student in my class ______ passed the test.
    who / that
  • Correct the mistake: The man whose I'm meeting this afternoon is from Japan.
    The man who I'm meeting this afternoon is from Japan.
  • I've just finished reading a horror story. It was written by Stephen King.
    I've just finished reading a horror story which / that was written by Stephen King. ( I've just finished reading a horror story written by Stephen King.
  • If you're going to Asia in April, Tokyo is a city ____ I recommend visiting because spring is the season ____ the cherry trees are in bloom. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    that - when
  • Charlize Theron is a very famous actress. She won an Oscar for the film Monster.
    Charlize Theron is a very famous actress who won an Oscar for the film Monster.
  • Sydney, ____ is famous for its Opera House, also has a well-known bridge. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    which
  • Correct the mistake: Mandy's house, where is near the lake, is beautiful.
    Mandy's house, which is near the lake, is beautiful.
  • New Yorkers, ____ are huge baseball fans, have two pro teams in their city. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who
  • There's the café ______ we are supposed to meet Nora.
    where
  • Those are the children ______ broke my glasses.
    who / that
  • Joanna's hat, ________ was given to her by her aunt, is very beautiful.
    which
  • Susan went to a famous cooking school. She's an excellent chef.
    Susan, who is an excellent chef, went to a famous cooking school. / Susan, who went to a famous cooking school, is an excellent chef.
  • Rome, _______ Mario lives, is my favourite city.
    where
  • Justin's car is really fast. But it is very expensive.
    Justin's car, which is really fast, is very expensive.
  • Mrs Smith is my teacher. She's got five children.
    Mrs Smith is my teacher who / that has got five children.
  • Correct the mistake: The lady who dog bit me felt very bad.
    The lady whose dog bit me felt very bad.
  • Hawaii, _____ has warm weather all year, is a popular winter destination. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    which
  • Seoul's name comes from the ancient word 'seorabeol,' ____ means "capital." 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    which
  • It's an organization ________ helps the homeless.
    which / that
  • The scientist _______ ruined the experiment was very disappointed.
    who / that
  • The United States-Canada border, _____ Lake Superior is located, ​is the largest body of freshwater in the world by surface area. The lake covers 31,700 square miles. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where
  • Tanya is the girl _______ father is a doctor.
    whose
  • Chinese archaeologists, ____ unearthed what they believe is a 2,400-year-old pot of soup, are excited to identify the ingredients. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    who
  • Many office workers like to have lunch in a park ____ they can sit in the sun and enjoy the nature _____ is all around them. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where - that
  • Saint Petersburg, _____ the Hermitage is located, was Russia's capital for many years. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where
  • The meal ______ they served us was cold and tasteless.
    (which / that)
  • Correct the mistake: That's the park which I jog every morning.
    That's the park where I jog every morning. / That's the park in which I jog every morning.
  • Correct the mistake: The reason when I left is that I had to get up early the next morning.
    The reason why I left is that I had to get up early the next morning.
  • Linda is one of my colleagues. She speaks three languages.
    Linda is my colleague who / that speaks three languages.
  • Some city people have cottages by lakes _____ they can swim and relax during the summer season. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where
  • Venice, ____ is built on 118 small islands, is crossed by many canals. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    which
  • Athens, ____where the 2004 Summer Olympics were held, was also the location of the first games. 'who' 'which' 'that' 'where' 'when'
    where
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