Use a relative pronoun
Use a relative pronoun (2)
Defining or non-defining?
Subject or Object?
How many pronouns
can we use?
100
I know a man _______ can touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his tongue.
WHO / THAT
100
I had never seen a woman __________ could run so fast!
WHO / THAT
100
I was sitting on a chair which belonged to my grandmother.
DEFINING. Of all chairs, this one belonged to my grandmother.
100
The man who is wearing a black hat is a spy!
WHO - subject
100
Our friend Anthony works at the bar __________ Amy Whinehouse celebrated her last party.
Our friend Anthony works at the bar WHERE Amy Whinehouse celebrated her last party.
200
Do you know the woman ______ husband found a job in China?
WHOSE
200
Sandra, __________ job as a hotel manager gives her many headaches, went to a spa last week.
WHOSE
200
I know a man who played for Arsenal in the 1980s.
DEFINING. Of all men, this one played for Arsenal.
200
The men who came with my father were his business partners.
WHO - SUBJECT
200
The garden is the part of the house _________ I love the most.
WHICH / THAT / Ø
300
Wilt Chamberlain is the only basketball player __________ was able to score 100 points in an NBA game.
WHO / THAT
300
The book ____________ I read last week is fascinating. You must read it, too!
WHICH / THAT / Ø
300
I love New Zealand, whose landscapes are simply spectacular.
NON-DEFINING. We are describing New Zealand.
300
The boy who I went out with is my cousin.
WHO - OBJECT
300
I'm going out with a girl __________ smile is the sweetest thing on Earth.
WHOSE
400
Because I am unemployed I am currently living at my parents' house, _________ is an annoying situation.
WHICH
400
The book __________ I found the information is on the table.
WHERE / IN WHICH
400
The King of Spain, who loves sailing, participated in the Olympics.
NON-DEFINING. There is only one king of Spain.
400
The dog which is chasing the ball is a golden retriever.
WHICH - SUBJECT
400
I can't pass an exam __________ is designed for First Certificate students.
THAT / WHICH
500
That casino is the Bellagio, __________ Ocean's people robbed $3.6 million last year.
WHERE
500
Mary, __________ lives in Scotland, hates the rain.
WHO
500
The king of England who created the Anglican Church was Henry VIII.
DEFINING: Of all kings of England in history, that one.
500
The book which I gave you was from my teacher.
WHICH - OBJECT
500
I broke my hand playing tennis and I cannot write any exam, ________ is a problem.
WHICH