NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

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Jurassic Park, ___________ was released on June 1993, will be rereleased in 2013.

Explanation
The word "which" is used to refer back to the previous noun, in this case "Jurassic Park". It is used to provide additional information about the movie, stating that it was released in June 1993, and then mentioning that it will be rereleased in 2013.

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2. Mariana, ________ is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library everyday.

Explanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about Mariana. The relative clause "who is in love with Edmundo" describes Mariana and the main clause "studies in the library everyday" provides further information about her daily activities.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, ____ films include: Titanic, lives in the United States.
- A.
  
  Who
- B.
  
  Whose
- C.
  
  Where
- D.
  
  When
Correct Answer
B. Whose

Explanation
The correct answer is "whose." This is because "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, it is used to show that Leonardo DiCaprio is the owner of the films mentioned, which include Titanic. The sentence is stating that Leonardo DiCaprio lives in the United States and the films he owns or is associated with include Titanic.

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____ have you been?, We've looked for you everywhere!

Correct Answer
Where

Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because it is the appropriate question word to ask about someone's location or whereabouts. In this context, the speaker is expressing surprise and frustration at not being able to find the person, indicating that they have been searching extensively. By using "Where," the speaker is asking for an explanation or information about the person's current location.

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I'm done, Have you seen the hour? ______ have you been?

Correct Answer
Where

Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because the question is asking about the location or place where the person has been. The word "where" is used to inquire about a specific location or position. In this context, the question is asking where the person has been, suggesting that the speaker is interested in knowing the place or location the person has visited.

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Non-defining Relative Clauses

Jurassic Park, ___________ was released on June 1993, will be rereleased in 2013.

2. Mariana, ________ is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library everyday.

Leonardo DiCaprio, ____ films include: Titanic, lives in the United States.

____ have you been?, We've looked for you everywhere!

I'm done, Have you seen the hour? ______ have you been?