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When do we use "who"?
In which type of relative clause do we NOT use "that"?
In defining relative clauses.
When do we use "which"?
For objects and animals.
When do we use "that"?
For people, things and animals.
When do we use "whose"?
For possessions.
My best friend, _____ I met in school, has 5 dogs at home.
My best friend, who I met in school, has 5 dogs at home.
The dog ______ was following us has just run off to chase a squirrel.
The dog which/that was following us has just run off to chase a squirrel.
My dog, ______ I've adpoted 6 years ago, is my best friend and I love him so much.
My dog, which I've adpoted 6 years ago, is my best friend and I love him so much.
The child ______ was kicking my chair finally stopped.
The child that/which was kicking my chair finally stopped.
My favourite person, _____ happens to be my dad, is the kindest, most hard-working person I know.
My favourite person, who happens to be my dad, is the kindest, most hard-working person I know.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Correct it, if needed:
Polo is a sport who you play riding a horse.
Polo is a sport that you play riding a horse.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Correct it, if needed:
In volleyball, the person who hand or arm touches the net loses points.
In volleyball, the person whose hand or arm touches the net loses points.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Correct it, if needed:
In golf, the person whose score is the lowest wins.
In golf, the person whose score is the lowest wins.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Correct it, if needed:
England is the place that table tennis was invented.
England is the place where table tennis was invented.
Is this sentence right or wrong? Correct it, if needed:
It was later, where he was at university, that he started playing football.
It was later, when he was at university, that he started playing football.
Comma or no comma? Is it a defining or non-defining clause?
The wall which us more than 9000 metres long is quite close to Yosemite National Park.
Non- defining!
The wall , which us more than 9000 metres long , is quite close to Yosemite National Park. is quite close to Yosemite National Park.
Comma or no comma? Is it a defining or non-defining clause?
The school where I go is very close to my house.
Defining! (Which school?)
The school where I go is very close to my house.
Comma or no comma? Is it a defining or non-defining clause?
The boy who lives next door play basketball every morning.
Defining! (Which boy?)
The boy who lives next door play basketball every morning.
Comma or no comma? Is it a defining or non-defining clause?
John who is my cousin is coming to visit.
Non- defining!
John, who is my cousin, is coming to visit.
Comma or no comma? Is it a defining or non-defining clause?
The house that has a red door is for sale.
Defining! (Which house?)
The house that has a red door is for sale.
Connect the sentences to form a non-defining relative clause:
Our PE teacher is great at basketball. Her dad was a professional.
Our PE teacher, whose dad was a professional, is great at basketball.
Connect the sentences to form a defining relative clause:
The gym is very modern. I work out there.
The gym where I work out is very modern.
Connect the sentences to form a non-defining relative clause:
A lot of people live in Wales. Rugby is very popular there.
In Wales, where a lot of people live, rugby is very popular.
Connect the sentences to form a defining relative clause:
The match was really exciting. I saw it last night.
The match I saw last night was really exciting.
Connect the sentences to form a non-defining relative clause:
Volley is an Olympic sport. It's very popular in Brazil.
Volleyball, which is very popular in Brazil, is an Olympic sport.