Relative Pronouns
Maria lives in a small village. The village is surrounded by beautiful forests.
Maria lives in a small village which is surrounded by beautiful forests.
You __________ study a bit more if you want to pass the exam.
should/ought to
After weeks of doing nothing but watching TV, he realized he had turned into a real __________.
couch potato
There’s a common __________ that using technology makes students less intelligent, but research shows the opposite.
misconception
The lecture was so __________ (interest) that half the class struggled to stay awake.
interesting
The scientist presented a new theory. His theory challenges traditional ideas.
The scientist presented a new theory that/which challenges traditional ideas.
He __________ speak three languages fluently when he was younger.
could
Her presentation gave us plenty of __________, especially the part about how social media affects memory.
food for thought
It felt completely __________ that he was blamed for the mistake when he wasn’t even there.
tnfair
I felt completely __________ (embarrass) when I realized I had been talking to the wrong person for five minutes
embarrassed
I bought a laptop yesterday. The laptop has a battery that lasts all day.
I bought a laptop yesterday which/that has a battery that lasts all day.
She __________ be at home by now, but I’m not completely sure.
may/might
There’s no point __________; we need to focus on finding a solution instead.
crying over spilled milk
Many people still believe that individuals with __________ cannot live independently, even though this idea is outdated.
disabilities
The doctor assured them that the treatment was completely __________ (harm) and wouldn’t cause any lasting damage.
harmless
We met a photographer at the event. The photographer takes pictures of endangered animals
We met a photographer at the event who/that takes pictures of endangered animals.
They __________ forgotten the meeting, because they never showed up.
must have
Any gossip you hear from him should be __________, since he loves exaggerating stories.
taken with a pinchar of salt
he worked hard to __________ the challenges she faced after moving to a new countr
overcome
It’s really __________ (annoy) when people interrupt you before you finish your sentence.
annoying
This is the café. I first learned to play the guitar there.
This is the café where I first learned to play the guitar
We __________ taken a taxi instead of walking in the rain.
should have
Ever since the disagreement, everyone in the office has been __________ around the manager.
walking on eggshells
Modern __________ such as smartwatches and voice‑activated assistants have transformed how we manage daily tasks.
Devices
He gave a long speech, but most of it felt rather __________ (meaning) to the audience.
meaningless