Nondefining relative clauses are placed after nouns which are definite already. English esl defining relative clauses worksheets most. Exercise school of english defining and nondefining. Defining and nondefining relative clauses who, whom, whose, which, that. The boy who whom that you dont like much wants to talk to you. I didnt get to the meeting on time because my car broke down. Add the phrase in brackets to the sentence using that or who and a relative clause. My brother, who is an attorney, is going to bermuda on business next week. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the non defining clauses a. Relative clauses interactive and downloadable worksheet. Second in importance is the clause and the best way to think about. Tenses printable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1. English esl relative clauses, advanced c1 worksheets. These relative clause sentences include rephrasing and gap fill exersices.
Use these relative pronouns to combine the sentences. Photocopy pdf from the oxford advanced english file. This is obviously a good site with the better english lesson. The relative pronoun can be the subject or the object of the relative clause. The most important unit of grammatical organization in linguistics is the sentence. The manager who has been with the company for five years is leaving.
That is used after a noun as a relative pronoun like who, whom, or which to introduce a clause. Who visits the museum is that visits the museum is who is a relative pronoun used after a noun or pronoun to show which group of people you are talking about. We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country, the policeman said. Part 4 of the b2 first exam is a rephrasing exercise, or as it is probably better known key word transformations or sentence transformations, is probably the most dreaded and detested part of the use of english section of the cambridge exams. Both that and which can be used in this relative clause and the pronoun can be left out because there is a subject. Fernandez carmona, english grammar with exercises, longman, 2000. Relative pronouns and clauses in english grammar exercises. Relative clauses b1 pdf worksheets english practice. Having been trained for 2 years, he has become very skilful in the trade. Relative clauses and adjective phrases truefalse the second sentence accurately describes information in the first sentence. In nondefining sentences you neither omit the relative pronoun nor use that. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. The apple which george lay on the table was put back into the basket. Here we need the relative pronoun which, because it is a nondefining relative clause and the first word after the pronoun is a verb.
Jones, that mans daughter has an original picasso painting that is that womans son used to go to school with me that is the woman the teacher is very pleased. Relative clauses in english exercises advanced level esl. Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. English esl relative clauses, advanced c1 worksheets most. Step 1 change the subject ofthe second sentence to a relative pronoun. Relative pronouns as subjects chapter14 i adjective clauses 235 a. We must take as much advantage as possible of any opportunity to speak english. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. Page 1 of 4 participle phrases as reduced relative clauses. Sep 30, 2017 relative pronouns are words like who, which, that, whom and where. A collection of english esl relative clauses, advanced c1 worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach abo.
Relative clause exercise 1 2 advanced relative clause exercise 3 4 intermediate pdf exercises. Second in importance is the clause and the best way to think about clauses is as part of a sentence. I dont have a computer so i cant type the essay on english grammar. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as. Exercises with answers and grammar rules with examples. The vocabulary is varied and the level is for secondary school. Complete the exercise with who, whom, whose or where. She isnt passing her exams because she isnt studying hard enough.
Complete the sentences with relative pronouns or relative adverbs. Defining and nondefinining relative clauses exercises pdf. School of english defining and nondefining relative clauses exercise school of english oficines centrals. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. The letter thatwhich peter has sent to you is in the drawer. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the nondefining clauses a. Relative clauses 1 advanced advanced grammar exercises. If006 if clauses complete the sentences intermediate.
In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of relative pronouns. Exercise 4 relative pronouns exercise 5 relative adverbs defining nondefining exercise 1relative clauses defining or nondefining. Rephrasing sentences 1 i dont have a computer so i cant type the essay on english grammar. Id like to buy a bigger flat, but i havent got enough money. Defining relative clauses rephrasing english esl worksheets for. Object pronouns can be dropped in defining relative clauses, which are then called contact clauses. The relative clause in the first sentence in called a defining clause as it defines, it tells us exactly which person or thing we are talking about. We dont need a relative pronoun, because the first word in the relative clause is not a verb. Diagonal 26, 1r 1a 0006 arcelona edifici indsor, entre ia augusta i rambla catalunya seu 1 via ugusta 6 s. We dont need a relative pronoun, because the first word in the relative clause. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site.
Two exercises with 40 sentences to revise the use of relative pronouns and joining sentences. I broke the plate which that was a wedding present. It shows that the action is done to the subject, not by the subject. Defining relative clauses exercise 3 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. Next weekend im going to glasgow, where my sister lives. Just join this session of greatness and get the perfect blog of the english language in this good site place. Nondefining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Advanced english grammar relative clauses may 2, 2019. If the relative pronoun is not followed by a verb but by a noun or pronoun, the relative pronoun is an object pronoun. In defining clauses, we can omit the relative pronoun in the position of object. I hope you will be able to work with the icts information technology and get motivated by learning english with a more modern methodology. A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun.
A clause of this kind is essential to clear understanding of the noun. Exercise school of english defining and nondefining relative. My mother, who whom that you met yesterday, wants to. Conditional sentence 2 despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu. Placing the subject at the beginning of the participle clause. Sunday is the day most countries respect a day of rest in the week. Use who when a sentence requires a subject pronoun equivalent to he or she. Combine the two sentences in each pair to make a new complex sentence containing an adjective clause in the subject pattern. Relative clauses 1 adv failed to load the quiz data. The relative clause in the second sentence is called a nondefining clause as it only gives us extra, noncrucial information. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf.
Bill clinton was the president wife was called hillary. The man who wants to talk to you is waiting for you. We know you and your students will love this resource. In nondefining relative clauses, whowhich may not be replaced with that. Choose the correct relative pronoun who, whose, that, which, why, when or where. Jun 01, 2011 more rephrasing exercises are waiting for you here in this place. You may remove the relative pronoun and reduce your sentence in certain conditions. They also act as the subject or object of the verb in the relative clause. In defining clauses, you can use that instead of who, whom or which. Reported speech 4 the teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.
Relative clauses exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Home page grammar exercises intermediate relative clause gap fill. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate relative pronoun. Defining relative clauses exercise 4 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. Learn paraphrase writing with relative clauses and. There are defining and non defining relative sentences.
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