Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns II
Defining or non-defining?
Relative Pronouns III
Defining or non defining?
100
I know a man _______ can touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his tongue.
I know a man WHO / THAT can touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his tongue.
100

I had never seen a student __________ could run so fast!

I had never seen a student WHO / THAT could run so fast!

100
I was sitting on a chair which belonged to my grandmother.
DEFINING. Of all chairs, this one belonged to my grandmother.
100
Our friend Anthony works at the bar __________ Amy Whinehouse celebrated her last party.
Our friend Anthony works at the bar WHERE Amy Whinehouse celebrated her last party.
100

Anthony´s party, which is the same day as Roberto´s, is at 7:00 pm.

Non-defining

200
Do you know the woman ______ husband found a job in China?
Do you know the woman WHOSE husband found a job in China?
200

Rebeca, __________ job as a Head Teacher gives her many headaches, went to a Alberite last week.

Rebeca, WHOSE job as a Head Teacher gives her many headaches, went to a Alberite last week.

200

I know a man who played for Athletic Bilbao in the 80s.

DEFINING. Of all men, this one played for Athletic Bilbao.

200
The garden is the part of the house _________ I love the most.
The garden is the part of the house WHICH / THAT / Ø I love the most.
200

Calagurris is the place where the Romans lived.

Defining

300
Wilt Chamberlain is the only basketball player __________ was able to score 100 points in an NBA game.
Wilt Chamberlain is the only basketball player WHO / THAT was able to score 100 points in an NBA game.
300
The book ____________ I read last week is fascinating. You must read it, too!
The book WHICH / THAT / Ø I read last week is fascinating. You must read it, too!
300

I love La Rioja, whose landscapes are simply spectacular.

NON-DEFINING. We are describing La Rioja.

300
I'm going out with a girl __________ smile is the sweetest thing on Earth.
I'm going out with a girl WHOSE smile is the sweetest thing on Earth.
300

Teacher Patricia, who was Head of Studies, loves walking in the mountains.

non-Defining

400

Because I am unemployed I am currently living at my parents' house, _________ is an annoying situation.

Because I am unemployed I am currently living at my parents' house, WHICH is an annoying situation.

400
The book __________ I found the information is on the table.
The book WHERE I found the information is on the table.
400

The King of Spain, who loves sailing, participated in the Olympics.

NON-DEFINING. There is only one king of Spain.

400
I can't pass an exam __________ is designed for First Certificate students.
I can't pass an exam THAT / WHICH is designed for First Certificate students.
400

My English teacher, who loves Ireland, likes to sing folk songs.

Non defining

500

The Concept , __________ older students go to dance, is very expensive.

The Concept , where older students go to dance, is very expensive.

500

Santiago, __________ teaches History, hates the rain.

Santiago, WHO teaches History, hates the rain.

500

The king of England who created the Anglican Church died in 1547.

DEFINING: Of all kings of England in history, that one. It was Henry VIII.

500
I broke my hand playing tennis and I cannot write any exam, ________ is a problem.
I broke my hand playing tennis and I cannot write any exam, WHICH is a problem.
500

Colombia, which is a beautiful country, has a population of 52,4 million people.

Non defining

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