Mastering Relative Clauses - Grade 11 ELA
This worksheet helps Grade 11 students understand and correctly use relative clauses, including restrictive and non-restrictive clauses, and appropriate relative pronouns.
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Mastering Relative Clauses
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the tasks. Pay close attention to the use of relative pronouns and punctuation in relative clauses.
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that).
1. The student won the essay contest received a scholarship.
2. I read a book was written by my favorite author.
3. The car, color is bright red, belongs to my neighbor.
4. She met a professor she admired greatly.
5. The old house, stood on the hill, was rumored to be haunted.
Identify whether the underlined relative clause is restrictive (R) or non-restrictive (NR).
1. My brother, who lives in California, is visiting next week.
Restrictive
Non-Restrictive
2. The student who studies diligently usually achieves good grades.
Restrictive
Non-Restrictive
3. The historical novel, which I finished last night, was incredibly engaging.
Restrictive
Non-Restrictive
Combine each pair of sentences into one complex sentence using a relative clause. Ensure correct punctuation.
1. The scientist discovered a new species. The species is resistant to many diseases.
2. My aunt is a talented artist. Her paintings are displayed in local galleries.
3. The ancient ruins attract many tourists. The ruins are located near the coast.
Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) describing your favorite place. Include at least three relative clauses in your description. Underline each relative clause.