Relative pronouns
I met someone _______ knows Brad Pitt.
who
You only have one computer. Do you say:
"My computer which is new is not working anymore!"
or
"My computer, which is new, is not working anymore!"
My computer, which is new, is not working anymore!
You put these on one leg at a time.
What are pants?
I am really busy. I don't have a lot of/many time.
a lot of
I'll show you the church. We got married there.
What is, "I'll show you the church where we got married."
Sam, ________ car I am borrowing, is returning next week.
whose
You have many friends. Do you say:
"My friend who lives in Barcelona is named Sam."
or
"My friend, who lives in Barcelona, is named Sam."
My friend who lives in Barcelona is named Sam.
You can't do up your shirt without these.
What are buttons?
I just went to the store. Now I have plenty of/some food.
plenty of
This is my boyfriend. His father works at Telstra.
What is, "This is my boyfriend, whose father works at Telstra."
This is the park _________ I lost my wallet.
where
There are two bags on the floor. Do you say:
"The bag which is blue is his."
or
"The bag, which is blue, is his."
The bag which is blue is his.
This is something that a man dresses up in when he is going to a very formal event.
What is a tuxedo?
I need some/much advice.
some
Where is the money? I gave it to you yesterday.
What is, "Where is the money that I gave to you yesterday?"
The bartender is someone ________ I went to school with.
whom
Is it:
"Shopping at Kmart, which is a great place for bargains, is my favorite."
or
"Shopping at Kmart which is a great place for bargains is my favorite."
Shopping at Kmart, which is a great place for bargains, is my favorite.
You can't ring up a customer without one of these.
What is a cash register?
I don't have much/many bottles of water.
many
(without a pronoun)
This is a picture of the dog. I told you about the dog.
What is, " This is a picture of the dog I told you about."
This is the shop ______ sells the new makeup _____ I like.
which; that
Is it:
"This sentence, which has many clauses, that can make it difficult to read, should be avoided by beginners."
or
"This sentence, which has many clauses that can make it difficult to read, should be avoided by beginners."
This sentence, which has many clauses that can make it difficult to read, should be avoided by beginners.
Something that you shop around for, but might have to negotiate to get.
What is a bargain?
enough
(use formal form with preposition before the adverb)
She is my honored guest. I threw this party for her.
What is, "She is my honored guest for whom I threw this party."