Relative pronouns are essential components of English grammar, as they help create complex sentences by connecting clauses. They introduce relative clauses and provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause. The most common relative pronouns in English include “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” and “that.” Using the right relative pronoun is crucial for maintaining grammatical accuracy and clarity in your sentences. In this exercise series, you will practice using relative pronouns in various contexts, enhancing your understanding and application of these important grammatical elements.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank with the Correct Relative Pronoun
1. The man *who* (person) lives next door is a doctor.
2. She is wearing a dress *which* (thing) she bought yesterday.
3. The dog *that* (thing) stole my sandwich is hiding under the table.
4. The cake *which* (thing) you made is delicious.
5. Can you recommend a book *that* (thing) I should read?
6. The movie *that* (thing) we watched last night was very interesting.
7. The hotel *where* (place) we stayed had a beautiful view of the beach.
8. Do you know the girl *who* (person) sits next to me in class?
9. The town *where* (place) I was born has a small population.
10. This is the car *which* (thing) my brother bought last week.
11. The person *who* (person) you met at the party is my cousin.
12. That’s the restaurant *where* (place) we had dinner last night.
13. She’s the artist *whose* (possessive) paintings sell for thousands of dollars.
14. The company *which* (thing) I work for is very successful.
15. I don’t know the name of the song *that* (thing) she sang.
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank with the Correct Relative Pronoun
1. The teacher *who* (person) is helping me with my homework is very patient.
2. The store *where* (place) I bought this shirt is having a sale.
3. The cat *that* (thing) lives in our neighborhood is very friendly.
4. He’s the author *whose* (possessive) books are being turned into movies.
5. The pencil *which* (thing) I found on the floor belongs to her.
6. The park *where* (place) we used to play is being renovated.
7. Do you remember the time *when* (time) we went to that concert together?
8. The building *which* (thing) they are constructing will be a new library.
9. The woman *who* (person) lives across the street is a famous writer.
10. This is the city *where* (place) I first met my best friend.
11. We visited the museum *which* (thing) has a large collection of modern art.
12. That’s the bakery *where* (place) I buy my favourite pastries.
13. She’s the athlete *who* (person) won three gold medals in the last Olympics.
14. The country *where* (place) I spent my vacation has beautiful beaches.
15. The flowers *that* (thing) you gave me are still blooming.