Relative Clauses


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  1. 1.

    Fill in the blanks with who, which or that.

    1. I enjoy kite flying, __________ is an outdoor sport _________ request ideal wind sport.
    2. Ice cream, _________ I enjoy in all flavours, is my favourite dessert.
    3. People _________ have a good sense of humour put you at ease in any situation.
    4. The colony, _________ is adjoining ours, uses solar energy to light up all its street.
    5. I think your friend, ________ works at the airport, has missed his flight.
    6. The man, ________ was on his way to office, had a flat tyre and was delayed.
    7. The cake, _______ was served at the party, was from a famous bakery.
    8. The winning team has left for Singapore, _______ is an amazing place for celebration.
  2. 2.

    Fill in the blanks with whom or whose.

    1. I cannot recall ________________ name was at the top among the winners.
    2. The plumber ___________________ you had called has done a good job.
    3. The people are confused and do not know ___________________ to vote.
    4. She is the teacher ____________________ handwriting is not legible at all.
    5. He is a leader ____________________ impact on world history is tremendous.
    6. She is the actor ___________________ all directors want to sign up for a movie.
    7. Give me the names of those ____________________ you have shortlisted for the award.
    8. He mentioned all _____________________ guidance has helped him succeed in life.
  3. 3.

    Underline the relative clauses. Mark the non-defining clauses by using commas. Also, strike out the relative pronouns whenever possible.

    1. Helium which is lighter than air takes a balloon up.
    2. I have no idea whose car is blocking our entrance.
    3. Ask directions only from those who you think are familiar with the place.
    4. That cottage on the hilltop which has a flag is an army post.
    5. Let me begin by introducing you to those who have already arrived.
    6. The talkative student whose gossip is endless has been asked to sit on the front seat.
    7. Please share the name of the student whom most people have nominated as the Head Boy.
    8. The child artist has surpassed all in performance which is incredible.
    9. They have marked this place and reserved it for those who are aged and unable to walk.
    10. Dr Jayanthi Madhav whose clinic opens only for two hours every evening is a well-known dermatolgist.
  4. 4.

    Expand these sentences by replacing each underlined phrase with a relative clause. The first one has been done for you.

    1. The happy child jumped with joy.
      The child who was happy jumped with joy.
    2. The man responsible for the upkeep of the zoo has resigned.
    3. The elected monitor is everyone's favourite in the school.
    4. Men laying the road have to work in the hars heat of the sun.
    5. This ancient fort was made by Muhammad bin Tughluq.
    6. The box with the royal jewels has been handed over to the curator of the museum.
    7. The train with special facilities will be running between Delhi and Agra.
    8. We are participating in the car rally for women.
    9. The students are attending the life skills training under a reputed trainer.
    10. The birdwatchers in this camp have sighted several migratory birds.

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