Relative Pronouns
Which relative pronoun do we use specifically when referring to people?
Who (or that)
What is the main purpose of a defining relative clause?
It tells us exactly which person, thing, or place we are talking about.
True or False? You CANNOT leave out the relative pronoun when it is the subject of the clause (e.g., "The friend who lives next door").
True (when it is the subject, it cannot be omitted).
What official document must you show when travelling to another country?
Passport
Which adverb means "in or to a foreign country"?
Abroad
Which relative pronoun do we use when referring to a place?
Where
Combine these two sentences into one: "We met a tour guide. He was very experienced."
"We met a tour guide who / that was very experienced."
Under what specific condition can you omit (leave out) who, which, or that in a defining relative clause
When the relative pronoun is the object of the verb.
What phrasal verb means to register your bags and show your ticket when you arrive at an airport?
Check in (or check-in)
What noun refers to the activity of visiting famous or interesting places as a tourist?
Sightseeing
Complete the sentence: "The suitcase ________ I bought yesterday was very expensive."
Which / that (or omitted)
Combine these two sentences into one: "This is the museum. We saw the mummy here."
"This is the museum where *we saw the mummy."
Can you leave out the relative pronoun in this sentence? Why or why not? "The map gives you all the information that you need."
es, because that is the object of you need.
What word describes the moment an airplane leaves the ground and starts flying?
Take off (verb) or take-off (noun)
Choose the correct word (travel, journey, or trip): "My mother is away on a business ________ to Madrid."
Trip
Complete the sentence: "We visited the small coastal village ________ my grandparents were born."
Where
Identify the defining relative clause in this sentence: "The passengers who had heavy luggage checked in early."
"...who had heavy luggage..."
Can you leave out the relative pronoun in this sentence? Why or why not? "The driver who picked us up was very polite."
No, because who is the subject of picked us up.
What noun phrase describes a long line of cars moving very slowly or stopped on a motorway?
Traffic jam
Which holiday accommodation term means that all your daily meals are included in the price?
Full board
Which relative pronoun can be used to replace BOTH who (for people) and which (for things/animals) in defining relative clauses?
That
Rephrase using a defining relative clause: "You'll travel on a cable car. It has all the latest entertainment technology."
"You'll travel on a cable car which / that has all the latest entertainment technology."
Spot and fix the punctuation mistake in this sentence: "The hotel, where we stayed, was near the beach."
Remove the commas! Defining relative clauses provide essential information and do NOT use commas.
Complete the sentence with two travel words: "The plane couldn't __________ because of heavy fog, causing a two-hour __________."
Land (or take off) and delay.
What is the difference between a journey and a trip?
A journey refers to the time/distance spent travelling from one place to another, while a trip is a short visit to a place and returning home.