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The people which moved into that house are from Germany.
The people WHO moved into that house are from Germany.
Angela is an accountant _________ __________ (work) in my building.
who works (other verb tenses are possible)
This is the movie ____________ I _______________ (see) in the theater last week.
that or which I saw
Jennifer is a teacher. She is dedicated to her students.
Jennifer is a teacher who is dedicated to her students.
Jennifer, who is a teacher, is dedicated to her students.
What is the subject relative pronoun that is used for people in formal English?
who
Last week I went to the New York, which I saw the musical "Cats".
Last week I went to the New York, WHERE I saw the musical "Cats".
The painting _____________ ______________ (hang) on that wall was done by my grandfather.
that or which is hanging (or hangs)
Mrs Jones was the teacher ______________ I ________________ (like) most when I was in high school.
whom/who I liked
Maryland is a state. It is known for its seafood.
Maryland is a state which(or that) is known for its seafood.
Maryland, which is known for its seafood, is a state.
Which relative pronoun is the most common?
that
This is the boy WHOSE parents are doctors.
Jamestown, ___________ ____________ (be) the first successful English settlement in North America, is located in Virgina.
which was
The Great Depression was a time _______________ everyone ____________ (learn) to be frugal with money.
when everyone learned
My uncle lives in San Francisco. He owns a motel there.
My uncle lives in San Franciso, where he owns a motel.
My uncle, who lives in San Francisco, owns a motel.
Which relative pronoun cannot be used in a non-defining relative clause?
that
This is the news article from that I received most of the information for my report.
This is the news article from WHICH I received most of the information for my report.
Mark is the only student _____________ _______________ (wear) shorts in the winter.
Mark is the only student who wears shorts in the winter.
This is the book about ________________ I ________________ (tell) you for the past three days.
which I have been telling or have told
My backyard is surrounded by a fence. My dog plays there.
My backyard, where my dog plays, is surrounded by a fence.
My bachyard, which is sorrounded by a fence, is where my dog plays.
Which personal relative pronoun may be used after a preposition?
whom
Michelle with whom I am currently living is my only sister.
Michelle, with whom I am currently living, is my only sister.
You should talk to Maria, ______________ _____________ (manage) the store.
who manages
Reading 20 books is my goal _______________ I ______________ (meet) by the end of the summer.
which or that I will have met
Jeff visited New York. New York is a very large city.
Jeff visited New York, which is a very large city.
New York, which was visited by Jeff, is a large city.
Name six different relative pronouns in English.
who, whom, which, that, whose, when, where, why