Mastering Relative Clauses

Mastering Relative Clauses

Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of relative clauses. Pay close attention to punctuation.

Complete each sentence by choosing the most appropriate relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that).

1. The student   won the essay contest received a scholarship.

2. I read the book   you recommended last week.

3. The old house,   roof was damaged in the storm, will be repaired soon.

4. She spoke to the professor   she admired greatly.

5. The car,   is parked outside, belongs to my uncle.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with the relative clause.

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Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence using a relative clause. Be sure to punctuate correctly.

1. My grandmother is an excellent cook. She bakes delicious apple pies.

2. The old library will be demolished. It has stood for over a century.

Determine if the relative clause in each sentence is defining (essential) or non-defining (non-essential). Mark T for Defining and F for Non-Defining.

1. The student who studies diligently usually achieves good grades.

2. My best friend, who is a talented artist, painted this portrait.

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby or a memorable event. Include at least two sentences that contain a relative clause. Underline each relative clause.