Relative pronouns
Complete the sentence: “The girl ___ sits next to me is really funny.”
Who
Do defining relative clauses use commas?
No
Fill the missing word:
You should ______ on it before making a big decision.
Sleep
Complete:
“___ tired, I went to bed early.”
Feeling
Which country has the shape of a boot?
Italy
Which relative pronoun do we use for things?
which / that
Do non-defining relative clauses use commas?
Yes
What expression means “to say your opinion publicly about something”?
speak out about something
change:
“Because she was nervous, she forgot her speech.”
Being nervous, she forgot her speech.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Complete: “The café ___ we met was very crowded.”
where
True or False:
You can use “that” in a non-defining relative clause.
False
Fill the missing word:
I’m ______ between two choices.
torn
change:
“After he finished his homework, he played video games.”
Having finished his homework, he played video games.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
“The student ___ phone was stolen reported it to the teacher.”
Whose
What type of relative clause gives essential information?
Defining relative clause.
Fill the missing words:
Parents should encourage teenagers to speak their ______.
Mind
Rewrite:
“As she was feeling sick, she stayed at home.”
Feeling sick, she stayed at home.
Which element has the chemical symbol “Au”?
Gold
Join the sentences:
“I have a friend. His brother is a famous football player.”
I have a friend whose brother is a famous football player.
change:
“My sister lives in Madrid. She is studying medicine.”
My sister, who is studying medicine, lives in Madrid.
Question:
What expression means “to consider all the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision”?
weigh up the pros and cons of something
Rewrite:
“Because they had missed the bus, they arrived late.”
Having missed the bus, they arrived late.
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica