Relative Clauses Quiz: Questions And Answers

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    Complete the sentences using a relative pronoun. She’s opening a store ________ sells different kinds of mushrooms.

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    • Which
    • These
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Are you a grammar whiz? Take this Relative Clauses quiz to test your knowledge! Relative clauses are clauses starting with the relative pronouns who, that, which, whose, where, and when. These clauses are used in the English language to relate two or more ideas.

In this quiz of relative clause questions with answers, you will have to identify the correct relative pronoun and how it connects the two ideas in the sentence. This quiz will help you practice and improve your understanding of relative clauses in English grammar. So, get ready and test your clauses.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb. I worked at a school that were/was very interesting.

    Explanation
    In the sentence "I worked at a school that was very interesting," the singular form "was" is used because the subject of the relative clause is "a school," which is a singular noun.

     

    Here's the breakdown:

     

    Main clause: "I worked at a school."

    Relative clause: "that was very interesting."

     

    The relative pronoun "that" connects the two clauses, and the verb that follows, "was," agrees with the singular noun "school." Since "school" is singular, we use the singular form of the verb "was" to maintain subject-verb agreement. This ensures that the verb aligns with the number of the singular subject it is describing. I appreciate your patience and understanding.

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  • 3. 

    Use the correct relative pronoun for this sentence. We don’t like people ________ talk a lot. 

    • Who

    • Their

    • Whom

    • None of them

    Correct Answer
    A. Who
    Explanation
    In the sentence "We don’t like people who talk a lot," the relative pronoun "who" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides more information about the people the speaker is referring to. Here's the breakdown:

     

    Main clause: "We don’t like people."

    Relative clause: "who talk a lot."

     

    The relative pronoun "who" connects the two clauses and specifies the characteristic of the people the speaker is talking about – those who talk a lot. "Who" is used here because it refers to people and serves as the subject of the relative clause. It helps to identify or describe a particular group of people with a specific trait mentioned in the relative clause.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb. I can’t stand movies that are/is scary.

    Correct Answer
    are
    Explanation
    In the sentence "I can't stand movies which are scary," the plural form "are" is used because the subject of the relative clause is "movies," which is a plural noun.

     

    Here's the breakdown:

     

    Main clause: "I can't stand movies."

    Relative clause: "which are scary."

     

    The relative pronoun "which" connects the two clauses, and the verb that follows, "are," agrees with the plural noun "movies." Since "movies" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb "are" to maintain subject-verb agreement. This ensures that the verb aligns with the number of the plural subject it is describing.

     

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  • 5. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb. He’s an outgoing guy who like/likes everyone.

    Correct Answer
    likes
    Explanation
    Let's break down the sentence:

     

    "He's an outgoing guy who likes everyone."

     

    Main clause: "He's an outgoing guy."

    Relative clause: "who likes everyone."

     

    In this sentence, the relative pronoun "who" introduces a defining relative clause that provides more information about the noun "guy." The verb in the relative clause, "likes," agrees with the singular noun "guy." This usage is appropriate because it describes a general characteristic of the outgoing guy – the action of liking everyone.

     

    The choice of the singular verb "likes" reflects the singular nature of "guy," maintaining subject-verb agreement in the sentence. It indicates that the outgoing guy is the one who possesses the quality of liking everyone.

     

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  • 6. 

    Complete the sentences using a relative pronoun. I have a lot of friends ________ are interested in helping them.

    • Who

    • Whom

    • These

    • Like

    Correct Answer
    A. Who
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "who". In this sentence, the relative pronoun "who" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the subject "friends". The clause "who are interested in helping them" describes the type of friends the speaker has.

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  • 7. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb.  I have three friends who are/is divorced.

    Correct Answer
    are, Are
    Explanation
    The verb in a relative clause must agree with the antecedent of the relative pronoun. In this case, the relative pronoun "who" refers to the plural noun "friends." Therefore, the plural verb form "are" is required to maintain subject-verb agreement. The corrected sentence reads, "I have three friends who are divorced."

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  • 8. 

    Complete the sentences using the correct relative pronoun. The school, ________ teaches adults, is going to be closed. 

    • Which

    • What

    • Like

    • Where

    Correct Answer
    A. Which
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the school. The relative clause "teaches adults" describes the school and is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    Complete the sentences using the appropriate relative pronoun. I saw the students ________ were really disappointed.

    • Which

    • Who

    • Like

    • Such as

    Correct Answer
    A. Who
    Explanation
    In the sentence "I saw the students who were really disappointed," the relative pronoun "who" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides more information about the students. Here's the breakdown:Main clause: "I saw the students."Relative clause: "who were really disappointed."The relative pronoun "who" connects the two clauses and specifies which students the speaker is referring to. It acts as the subject of the relative clause, linking it to the main clause. In this case, it tells us more about the specific group of students – the ones who were really disappointed.

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  • 10. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb. A good friend is someone who visit/visits you when you’re lonely.

    Correct Answer
    visits
    Explanation
    Let's break down the sentence:

     

    "A good friend is someone who visits you when you’re lonely."

     

    Main clause: "A good friend is someone."

    Relative clause: "who visits you when you’re lonely."

     

    In this sentence, the relative pronoun "who" introduces a defining relative clause that provides more information about the noun "someone." The verb in the relative clause, "visits," agrees with the singular noun "someone." This usage is appropriate because it describes a general characteristic of a good friend – the action of visiting when the person is lonely.

     

    The choice of the singular verb "visits" reflects the singular nature of "someone," maintaining subject-verb agreement in the sentence.

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  • 11. 

    Complete the sentences using a relative pronoun. The building, ________ is quite old, is being occupied by a university.

    • Which

    • Who

    • This

    • Whom

    Correct Answer
    A. Which
    Explanation
    The word "which" is used in the sentence as a relative pronoun to introduce a non-essential or non-restrictive clause. In this context, the clause "which is quite old" provides additional information about the building but is not essential to understanding which building is being referred to. The use of "which" helps clarify the description of the building without limiting or restricting its identification.

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  • 12. 

    Choose the correct form of the verb. I love movies that teach/teaches me something.

    Correct Answer
    teach
    Explanation
    In the sentence "I love movies that teach me something," the plural form "teach" is used because the subject of the relative clause is "movies," which is a plural noun.

     

    Here's the breakdown:

     

    Main clause: "I love movies."

    Relative clause: "that teach me something."

     

    The relative pronoun "that" connects the two clauses, and the verb that follows, "teach," agrees with the plural noun "movies." Since "movies" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb "teach" to maintain subject-verb agreement. This ensures that the verb aligns with the number of the plural subject it is describing.

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  • 13. 

    Select the non-defining relative clause:

    • The phone that I use daily is very old.

    • The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

    • My father, who is 60 years old, loves gardening.

    • The house whose windows are broken is abandoned.

    Correct Answer
    A. My father, who is 60 years old, loves gardening.
    Explanation
    Non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are set off by commas. "My father, who is 60 years old," provides non-essential details about the father. These clauses can be removed from the sentence without changing its essential meaning. They are often used to provide additional context or background information. In contrast, defining relative clauses are necessary for identifying the noun they modify.

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  • 14. 

    Fill in the blank: "The time ___ we spent together was unforgettable."

    • Which

    • Where

    • When

    • That

    Correct Answer
    A. When
    Explanation
    "When" is used for times or periods, as in "The time when we spent together." It links the time to the activities described. For example, "I remember the day when we went hiking in the mountains." Additionally, "When" can also be used to introduce a condition or situation, such as "I'll believe it when I see it."

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  • 15. 

    Identify the relative clause in the sentence: "The book that she borrowed from the library is overdue."

    • The book

    • That she borrowed from the library

    • Is overdue

    • She borrowed

    Correct Answer
    A. The book
    Explanation
    The relative clause "that she borrowed from the library" provides additional information about "the book." A relative clause usually begins with a relative pronoun (like "that" here) and modifies a noun in the main clause. Relative clauses can also begin with relative pronouns such as "who," "which," or "whom." They serve to add detail or clarify information about the noun they are modifying.

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Juliette is a middle school English teacher at Sacred Heart of Greenwich, Connecticut. Juliette earned a BA in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Elon University and an MA in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Classroom Teacher license from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Juliette possesses strong skills in English language arts, writing, editing, and literature study. She has a deep passion for working with young people and contributing to the education of America's youth in the classroom.

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