Exercise 1: Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses
Choose the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that, or where) or omit the pronoun if possible.
- the teacher ___ you met yesterday is my aunt.
- i have a friend ___ dog is very friendly.
- the house ___ we bought last year is very old.
- he told me about the film ___ he watched last night.
- the park ___ we used to play is now closed.
- the woman ___ lives next door is a doctor.
- the book ___ you lent me was fascinating.
- the day ___ we got married was the happiest day of my life.
- this is the place ___ i was born.
- my sister, ___ is very talented, won the competition.
- the car ___ broke down yesterday has been repaired.
- the man ___ i spoke to is my uncle.
- i met a girl ___ mother is a famous singer.
- this is the reason ___ i couldn’t come to the party.
- the restaurant ___ we ate was expensive.
Exercise 2: Defining vs Non-Defining Relative Clauses
Decide whether the following sentences are defining or non-defining relative clauses.
- the car, which was parked outside, belongs to my neighbor.
- the teacher who teaches math is very strict.
- i live in a house that was built in the 1980s.
- my brother, whose birthday is tomorrow, is very excited.
- the museum where we visited last year is being renovated.
- the movie that i watched last night was amazing.
- sarah, who loves painting, is studying art at university.
- the cake that she made was delicious.
- london, where i was born, is a beautiful city.
- the man who repaired my car is a mechanic.
- the concert which i attended last week was unforgettable.
- my grandmother, who is 80 years old, still works every day.
- the company that i work for is located downtown.
- the doctor who treated me was very kind.
- the park, which is very large, is popular among tourists.
Exercise 3: Relative Clauses with Prepositions
Complete the sentences by adding a relative clause using a preposition and the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, which, that).
- the hotel ___ we stayed was very luxurious.
- the people ___ i work are very friendly.
- the book ___ he is reading belongs to me.
- the restaurant ___ they went serves excellent food.
- the woman ___ i spoke seemed very upset.
- the chair ___ i am sitting is broken.
- the man ___ i borrowed the money is very kind.
- the school ___ she teaches is well-known in the city.
- the teacher ___ we learned so much retired last year.
- the team ___ they support won the championship.
- the house ___ we spent our holidays is for sale.
- the company ___ i applied offered me a job.
- the project ___ we are working is very challenging.
- the meeting ___ i was invited was very informative.
- the friend ___ i went to the concert enjoyed it very much.
Exercise 4: Combining Sentences Using Relative Clauses
Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that, or where).
- I met a woman. She is a famous artist.
- This is the book. You recommended it to me.
- The company is very successful. My father works there.
- I remember the day. We first met on that day.
- He has a brother. His brother is living in New York.
- I visited the museum. It was closed last week.
- The woman was very helpful. I talked to her yesterday.
- We stayed at a hotel. The hotel was near the beach.
- The house was beautiful. They bought it last year.
- I spoke to a man. He is your teacher.
- They invited me to a party. It was held in a fancy restaurant.
- I found the keys. You lost them yesterday.
- She has a friend. Her friend is a famous singer.
- The car was expensive. He bought it last month.
- That is the park. We used to play there when we were kids.
Exercise 5: Choosing the Correct Relative Pronoun
Fill in the blanks with the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, or that).
- the man ___ called you is waiting outside.
- I found a wallet ___ was lying on the ground.
- the teacher ___ we admire is retiring next year.
- this is the dog ___ barked all night.
- the woman ___ car was stolen is my neighbor.
- the boy ___ i helped yesterday is very polite.
- do you remember the person ___ gave you this gift?
- the movie ___ you mentioned is playing tonight.
- the students ___ passed the exam are very happy.
- the book ___ you are reading is mine.
- the artist ___ work you admire is very talented.
- the restaurant ___ we had dinner last night was expensive.
- my friend ___ i invited is coming to the party.
- the idea ___ you suggested is brilliant.
- the child ___ mother is a doctor is very smart.
Exercise 6: Relative Clauses with “Where” and “When”
Complete the sentences using the correct form of where or when.
- this is the place ___ we first met.
- I can’t remember the day ___ he arrived.
- the restaurant ___ we ate was very crowded.
- do you know the time ___ the meeting starts?
- the school ___ I studied is being renovated.
- I still remember the summer ___ we traveled to italy.
- the town ___ they live is very peaceful.
- that was the year ___ everything changed for me.
- the park ___ the kids play is very large.
- the moment ___ she walked in, everyone cheered.
- this is the city ___ I was born.
- do you know the date ___ we are leaving?
- the house ___ I grew up is now for sale.
- the day ___ we got married was sunny and bright.
- the country ___ they moved is very far from here.
Exercise 7: Correcting Mistakes in Relative Clauses
Each of the sentences below contains a mistake with the relative clause. Correct the mistakes.
- the man which I met is very nice.
- this is the house who we lived in last year.
- i don’t know the reason what she is upset.
- that’s the book whom i borrowed from the library.
- the boy whose his bike was stolen is crying.
- the car who broke down is being repaired.
- the woman that I spoke was very helpful.
- my friend, which lives in london, is visiting me.
- the movie what we watched was really boring.
- the school which I go is far from here.
- the restaurant which we ate at it was expensive.
- the girl who’s shoes are red is my sister.
- that’s the house that i was born.
- the teacher who we like her is leaving.
- the people what live here are very friendly.
Exercise 8: Omission of Relative Pronouns
In some sentences, the relative pronoun can be omitted. Rewrite the sentences by omitting the relative pronoun where possible.
- the man who you spoke to is my uncle.
- this is the cake that she baked yesterday.
- the song which i am listening to is great.
- the person whom i admire most is my father.
- the car which he bought last week is very expensive.
- the letter that you wrote made me happy.
- the woman who lives next door is a doctor.
- the house that we stayed in was very old.
- the book which you gave me was very interesting.
- the man whom they hired is very experienced.
- this is the restaurant where we had dinner.
- the students who passed the exam are very happy.
- the meeting which we attended was very long.
- the project that they are working on is almost done.
- the movie which i saw last night was fantastic.
