RELATIVE CLAUSES
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Add any necessary commas.
1. The shoes were expensive. I bought them. (which)
2. I’d like to go to Brighton. We can find a good hotel there. (where)
3. The man searched in all the shops. His bag was stolen. (whose)
4. Matthew used to be a teacher. Now he owns a boutique. (who)
5. I’m looking forward to July. We’ll be on holiday then. (when)
6. La Coruña is in Galicia. The first Zara shop was opened there. (where)
7. Most of the items have already been sold. They were half-price. (that)
8. The people were very friendly. I met them at the party. (who)
Complete the passage below with suitable relative pronouns.
Food Shopping Online – Yes or No?
Today, most supermarkets offer websites 1. …………………… you can do your food shopping online. For today’s
working people, 2. …………………… lives are often very busy, this is a convenient way to save time and trouble. Even if
it’s not the way 3. …………………… you usually shop, online food shopping can be a lifesaver at times 4. ………………
you’ve got guests or are especially busy. It’s also a great option for people 5. …………………… health makes it difficult
to leave the house. However, there are many people 6. …………………… would still rather shop the traditional way, 7.
…………………… they say is actually more fun. They enjoy going to the shops, 8. …………………… they can touch
and examine the food, get cooking ideas from the products 9. …………………… are on the shelves, and most
importantly, see other people.
Mary spent the money. It belonged to her sister.
Mary...
The pen is on the desk. It is blue.
The pen...
This is the new president. We all voted for him.
This....
The palace stands outside the town. It was built 200 years ago.
The palace...
They visited the village. It is on a hill.
They...
This is a very expensive ring. They don’t have a more expensive ring in the shop.
This...
The book is about a lawyer. He is accused of murder.
The book...
Tim will never forget the day. He joined the army that day.
Tim...
We heard the song. It shocked many people.
We...
The teacher apologised. She had punished two pupils unfairly.
The teacher...
I met a friend last week. Her daughter is an astrologist.
I...
Tom hired a decorator. The decorator is very expensive.
Tom...
Here is a postcard of the village. We spent three days there.
Here...
Jeannette is going to marry a man. His brother is in my class.
Jeannete...
120 cyclists took part in the race. Most of them retired before the last lap.
120 cyclists...
These pyjamas are good quality. I bought them at the street market.
These...
That is the traffic policeman. His motorbike was stolen.
That...
Have you seen than woman on TV? She inherited 80 million dollars.
Have...
I know you paid in advance. It was stupid of you.
I...
My neighbour divorced last year. She has already married again.
My neighbour...
The advanced course starts next September. It will last six months.
The advanced...
McArthur is a good politician. His arguments are very convincing.
McArthur...
Have you seen a police inspector? He arrested the gang of drug-dealers.
Have...
Call the old man. He saw everything from his window.
Call...
We have got a strange teacher. His ideas on education coincide with ours.
We...
104.Those people should be fined heavily. Their dogs defecate anywhere.
Those...
105.There is an information office on the second floor. You can get the forms there.
There...
106.The old Astoria Cinema has been demolished. We enjoyed so many good films there.
The old...
