Hadv2 U1 Relative Clauses
(adapted from michael vince)
Questions and Answers
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Questions 1 - 7: choose the correct answer.An old man, ____ was carrying a suitcase, knocked at the door
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Who
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Which
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That
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Whose
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Ø
Correct Answer
A. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it refers to the old man who was carrying a suitcase and is used to introduce a relative clause providing additional information about the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The winner, ____ bike had an unusual design, won a medal.
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Which
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That
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Whose
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Who
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Ø
Correct Answer
C. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". This is because "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, it is indicating that the winner of the bike is the one who owns or possesses the bike with the unusual design.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The girl ____ spoke to me turned out to be in my class.
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Whose
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Which
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That
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Who
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Ø
Correct Answer(s)
C. That
D. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "that" and "who". In this sentence, we are referring to a girl who spoke to the speaker. "That" is used to refer to objects or animals, while "who" is used to refer to people. Both "that" and "who" can be used in this context to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the girl.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The museum, ____ was in a beautiful museum, was closed.
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That
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Which
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Who
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Whose
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Ø
Correct Answer
B. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which". This is because "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "museum". In this case, the relative clause "was in a beautiful museum" describes the museum being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A policewoman ____ we talked to told us how to get there.
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Who
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Which
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That
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Whose
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Ø
Correct Answer(s)
A. Who
C. That
E. ØExplanation
The correct answers for this question are "who", "that", and "Ø" (no pronoun). In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a specific policewoman, so the relative pronouns "who" and "that" can be used to introduce a defining (restrictive) relative clause. The pronoun "Ø" (no pronoun) can also be used in this context, as the sentence can be rephrased without a relative pronoun: "A policewoman we talked to told us how to get there."Rate this question:
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- 6.
The boy ____ house I was staying at was an old friend.
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Whose
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Which
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That
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Who
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Ø
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". In this sentence, we are referring to the house that the speaker was staying at. "Whose" is used to show possession or ownership, and in this case, it indicates that the house belongs to the boy. The phrase "the boy whose house I was staying at" means that the boy is the owner of the house and also implies that the speaker has a personal connection or familiarity with the boy.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The last person ____ pen I borrowed didn't get it back.
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Which
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Who
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That
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Whose
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Ø
Correct Answer
D. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". In this sentence, "whose" is used to indicate possession. It shows that the pen belongs to the last person from whom the speaker borrowed it. The word "whose" is commonly used to refer to people and animals when indicating possession. In this case, it is used to show that the pen belongs to the person referred to in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Questions 8 - 14: fill in the blank by typing the correct answer.The friend ____ house I stayed in is staying with us.
Correct Answer
whoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". In this sentence, "whose" is used to show possession or ownership. It indicates that the friend, whose house I stayed in, is currently staying with us.Rate this question:
- 9.
The guide ____ we bought explained everything.
Correct Answer
that
which
nothingExplanation
The correct answer is "that." In this sentence, "that" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a restrictive clause that provides more information about the guide. It indicates that the guide we bought is the one that explained everything. "Which" is also a relative pronoun, but it is used to introduce non-restrictive clauses that provide additional, non-essential information. "Nothing" does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.Rate this question:
- 10.
The couple ____ house I bought worked in my office.
Correct Answer
whoseExplanation
The word "whose" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, "whose" is used to show that the couple owns or possesses the house that the speaker bought.Rate this question:
- 11.
I'd like you to tell me ____ you were talking to.
Correct Answer
whoExplanation
The given correct answer "who" is appropriate because it completes the question and is used to ask about the identity of the person the speaker was talking to.Rate this question:
- 12.
The girl ____ was waiting was becoming impatient.
Correct Answer
who
thatExplanation
The correct answer is "who". In this sentence, "who" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause. The relative clause "who was waiting" provides additional information about the girl. It indicates that the girl was waiting and also emphasizes that it is the girl specifically who was becoming impatient.Rate this question:
- 13.
The room, ____ was enormous, was filled with lines of chairs.
Correct Answer
whichExplanation
The word "which" is used to provide additional information about the room, indicating that it was enormous. This information is nonessential to the sentence and can be removed without changing the basic meaning.Rate this question:
- 14.
A tall girl, ____ was wearing a hat, came into the room.
Correct Answer
whoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the tall girl. The clause "who was wearing a hat" describes the girl and gives more details about her appearance.Rate this question:
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Questions 15 - 21: rewrite the sentences, correcting them if necessary. If no correction applies, write correct.The man whose his car had been damaged was very angry.
Correct Answer
The man whose car had been damaged was very angry.Explanation
cross out 'his'Rate this question:
- 16.
That was the longest film I've ever seen.
Correct Answer
correctExplanation
The given statement suggests that the film being referred to is the longest one the speaker has ever seen. This implies that the length of the film is significantly longer than any other film the speaker has watched before.Rate this question:
- 17.
The train, that goes to London, leaves from here.
Correct Answer
The train, which goes to London, leaves from here.
The train that goes to London leaves from here.Explanation
Both the sentences "The train, which goes to London, leaves from here" and "The train that goes to London leaves from here" are correct. They both use restrictive relative clauses to provide additional information about the train. The use of "which" in the first sentence suggests that there may be multiple trains going to London, but the one being referred to is the one that leaves from here. The use of "that" in the second sentence implies that there is only one train going to London, and it is the one that leaves from here. Both sentences convey the same meaning, but the choice between "which" and "that" depends on the writer's preference or style guide.Rate this question:
- 18.
The policeman who he stopped me asked me my name.
Correct Answer
The policeman who stopped me asked me my name.
The policeman that stopped me asked me my name.Explanation
The correct answer is "The policeman who stopped me asked me my name" and "The policeman that stopped me asked me my name" because the relative pronoun "who" and "that" are used to refer to a person. In this case, the pronoun is referring to the policeman who stopped the speaker. Both "who" and "that" are grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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Everyone Elena spoke to advised her to try again.
Correct Answer
correctExplanation
The given answer is correct because it aligns with the information provided in the statement. It states that everyone Elena spoke to advised her to try again, indicating that the advice she received was unanimous.Rate this question:
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The Eiffel Tower, that was finished in 1889, is made of iron.
Correct Answer
The Eiffel Tower, which was finished in 1889, is made of iron.Explanation
The correct answer is "The Eiffel Tower, which was finished in 1889, is made of iron." This is because the phrase "which was finished in 1889" provides additional information about the Eiffel Tower and is set off by commas, indicating that it is a nonessential clause. The use of "which" suggests that the information provided is not crucial to the meaning of the sentence but rather provides extra detail. The sentence also correctly states that the Eiffel Tower is made of iron, which is a known fact.Rate this question:
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The children who live next door are my kids' friends.
Correct Answer
correctExplanation
The statement indicates that the children who live next door are friends with the speaker's kids. This implies that the speaker's kids have a positive relationship with the children next door, suggesting that they spend time together and enjoy each other's company. Therefore, the answer is correct as it accurately represents the information provided in the statement.Rate this question:
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Questions 22 - : rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence, including the word in parentheses and starting with the word given.We want to visit a museum. It opens at 12 o'clock. (that)> The...
Correct Answer
The museum that we want to visit opens at 12 o'clock.Explanation
The given correct answer is a complete and accurate explanation of the question. It combines the two sentences into one, using the word "that" to connect the idea of wanting to visit a museum with the information about its opening time at 12 o'clock.Rate this question:
- 23.
A boy's bike was stolen. He went the police station. (whose)> The...
Correct Answer
The boy whose bike was stolen went to the police station.Explanation
The sentence is a rearrangement of the given information, stating that the boy, whose bike was stolen, went to the police station.Rate this question:
- 24.
A friend met me at the airport. He carried my suitcase. (who)> The...
Correct Answer
The friend who met me at the airport carried my suitcase.
The friend who carried my suitcase met me at the airport.Explanation
The correct answer is "The friend who met me at the airport carried my suitcase." This answer is correct because it follows the logical order of events. First, the friend met the speaker at the airport, and then they carried the suitcase. The other answer, "The friend who carried my suitcase met me at the airport," does not make sense because it implies that the friend carried the suitcase before meeting the speaker at the airport.Rate this question:
- 25.
Tom cooked a meal. It was delicious. (that)> The...
Correct Answer
The meal that Tom cooked was delicious.Explanation
The original sentence is a simple statement that Tom cooked a meal and it was delicious. The correct answer rephrases the sentence by using the relative pronoun "that" to introduce a relative clause "that Tom cooked". This clause provides more information about the meal, specifying that it was cooked by Tom. The sentence structure is rearranged to emphasize the meal as the subject of the sentence, followed by the relative clause and the adjective "delicious".Rate this question:
- 26.
A friend is staying with me. She comes from Paris. (who)> The...
Correct Answer
The friend who is staying with me comes from Paris.Explanation
The given correct answer restates the sentence in a more concise and grammatically correct manner. It correctly identifies the subject "The friend" and provides additional information about the friend by using the relative pronoun "who." The phrase "who is staying with me" further describes the friend, and the phrase "comes from Paris" provides information about the friend's origin.Rate this question:
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I found a man's wallet. He gave me a reward. (whose)> The...
Correct Answer
The man whose wallet I found gave me a reward.
The man, whose wallet I found, gave me a reward.Explanation
The correct answer is "The man whose wallet I found gave me a reward." or "The man, whose wallet I found, gave me a reward." Both of these sentences correctly demonstrate possession and indicate that the man whose wallet was found gave a reward.Rate this question:
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I go to a store in the center. It is cheaper. (that)> The...
Correct Answer
The store that I go to in the center is cheaper.
The store in the center that I go to is cheaper.
The store I go to in the center is cheaper.Explanation
The correct answer is "The store that I go to in the center is cheaper." This answer maintains the correct word order and structure of the original sentence, while also correctly using the relative pronoun "that" to refer to the store. The other two options also convey the same meaning, but they have slightly different word orders and may not be considered as grammatically correct.Rate this question:
- 29.
I went to a girl's party. She phoned me. (whose)> The...
Correct Answer
The girl whose party I went to phoned me.Explanation
The given sentence is a complex sentence that includes two clauses. The main clause is "She phoned me" and the subordinate clause is "The girl whose party I went to". The clause "The girl whose party I went to" provides additional information about the girl, specifying that it is the girl whose party the speaker attended. By placing this clause before the main clause, the sentence effectively conveys the sequence of events and clarifies the context in which the phone call occurred.Rate this question:
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I know someone. He likes you. (who)> The...
Correct Answer
I know someone who likes you.Explanation
The given sentence is a statement that conveys the speaker's knowledge of a person who has feelings for the listener. The correct answer rephrases the statement by combining "I know someone" and "who likes you" into a single sentence, making it grammatically correct and easier to understand.Rate this question:
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