The pronoun cannot be left out because it is the subject of the relative clause. If the relative pronoun is not followed by a verb but by a noun or pronoun, the relative pronoun is an object pronoun. Use who, that the girl who is the best in our class is nayad. Reduced relative clauses worksheets lesson worksheets. The ring that was stolen from my room hasnt been found yet. Nondefining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the non defining clauses alike. Free printable pdf grammar worksheets, quizzes and games, from a to z, for eflesl teachers. A worksheet where students must combine sentences with the appropriate relative pronoun and then deciding if these are defining or nondefining. When there is a preposition in a relative clause, this usually goes at the end of the sentence. There are two types of relative clauses 1 defining 2 nondefining defining relative clauses specify a particular noun. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Laminate the cards and give them to the children to reinforce the concept and as revision aids.
Defining relative clauses exercise 3 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. English grammar defining relative clauses esl activities. Defining and non defining relative clauses 2 pages worksheet with grammar guide. Non defining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. Amelia, mother is from shanghai, speaks english and chinese fluently.
Non defining relative pronouns exercise three things about non defining relative clauses. Defining and nondefining relative clauses worksheet. I broke the plate which that was a wedding present. Relative pronounsadverbs defining and non defining relative clauses. The relative pronoun can be the subject or the object of the relative clause. You also cannot leave out the relative pronoun in nondefining relative clauses, in the way you sometimes can in defining relative clauses. Object of a verb which or that or no relative at all.
As the name suggests, defining relative clauses give essential information to define or identify the person or thing we are talking about. Nondefining determine what type of clause the sentence has, and write either defining if the relative clause is defining or non. Includes a short piece of prose where the students have. Non defining relative clauses defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Relative clauses give us information about the person or thing mentioned. These relative clause sentences include rephrasing and gap fill exersices. This is a 2page worksheet for teaching defining and non defining relative clauses. Complete the sentences with whose, who, which, or where. Grammatik relative clauses and contact clauses 4 losungen exercise 1 a nick is a boy who is in my class. The first case is more formal and there we cant omit the relative, we cant use that, and we use whom instead of. In this lesson, students read an article about a norwegian trend called slow tv hours and hours of television coverage by fixed cameras on one single subject. Displaying all worksheets related to reduced relative clauses.
The first page is basically just a grammar guide with clear explanations and example tenses and the second page has 3 exercises to go with it. Exercises with answers and grammar rules with examples. Relative clause worksheet by kanagawa a variety of sentences in which the students have to add the relative pronoun. In this sentence we understand that there are many dogs in the world, but we are only talking about the ones that like cats.
There is no difference in meaning between these, though who tends to be preferred in more formal use. We can use exactly the same relative pronouns in defining and nondefining relative clauses. Its usually just a phrase or clause, thats included as part of the main. A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun.
Defining relative pronouns exercise people that who whom owners whose things that which places where when the relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted except with whose and where. Students then match phrases together and write out sentences about the story with defining relative clauses. The pronoun is required, even when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause. Buckingham palace, the queen of england lives, is in the. The worksheet provides practice on defining relative clauses join two sentences using relative clauses and the pronoun one and a listening activity to check the answers and complete the lyrics. Defining and nondefining relative clauses who, whom, whose, which, that. Should we use a defining relative clause or a nondefining relative clause. Nondefining relative clauses are placed after nouns which are definite already. Fernandez carmona, english grammar with exercises, longman, 2000. Fill in the blanks with which, that, whom, who, or whose.
Worksheets are relative clauses work, 1 of 4 participle phrases as reduced relative clauses, relative clauses work 1, relative clauses, relative clauses part i defining non defining, more practice reducing adverb clauses answer key, extra practice reductions, grammar relative clauses work answer key when. Defining relative clauses exercise 1 make one sentence from the two short ones. Before we can identify the differences between defining and nondefining clauses, its helpful to understand what a relative clause actually is. Mr brown, whom we studied english with, is a very nice. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl relative clauses relative clauses relative clauses fill in the blanks, complete the sentences and choose the correct option. Whats the difference between defining and nondefining. Defining and nondefining relative clauses nondefining relative clauses. Relative clauses nondefining relative clauses grammar.
A collection of english esl relative clauses worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Combine the sentences using defining relative pronouns. The following esl efl resources are available for defining relative clauses grammar. Dublin, is the capital of ireland, is my favourite city. Main clause relative clause that is the man whom who that nothing i saw. Relative clauses worksheet defining and nondefining. Defining relative clauses these describe the preceding noun in such a way as to distinguish it from other nouns of the same class. Relative clauses worksheet 1 relative pronouns use the relative pronouns in the box to complete the sentences whom that which where when whose 1. It isnt essential for understanding who or what we are. Defining relative clauses are composed of a relative pronoun sometimes omitted, a verb, and optional other. We can use exactly the same relative pronouns in defining and non defining relative clauses. Super grammar relative clauses spag teaching resources. Read each sentence and underline the relative clause.
We could miss out the relative and the meaning would still be clear. Bill clinton was the president wife was called hillary. The punctuation is different for defining and nondefining clauses. This is a 2page worksheet for teaching defining and nondefining relative clauses. Answer key 1 fill in the gaps with a suitable relative pronoun. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Use these prompts to write one sentences for each question. Relative clauses 2 extra information intermediate b1b2 this worksheet presents the two types of relative clauses used in english relative clauses that give necessary information and relative clauses that provide extra information. The vocabulary is varied and the level is for secondary school.
Defining and non defining relative clauses non defining relative clauses. Relative clauses and contact clauses englischtipps. Relative clauses defining relative clauses grammar. The worksheet is suitable for both classroom practice and selfstudy. Free definingnondefining relative clauses worksheets. Nondefining relative clauses give additional information about people, things or places. A worksheet where students must combine sentences with the appropriate relative pronoun and then deciding if these are defining or non defining. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about defining, relative, clauses. This is the picture whichthat caused such a sensation.
Defining relative clauses exercise 4 make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. Sunday is the day most countries respect a day of rest in the week. That cannot be used and even though there is a pronoun in the relative clause which cannot be left out because in nondefining relative clauses the pronoun can never be left out. Bbc learning english quiznet nondefining relative clauses. Relative pronouns relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. Nondefining relative clauses are not used in spoken english. Here is a storybased relative clauses worksheet to help students practice defining relative clauses with who, whose, that, which and where. Prepositions in relative clauses when there is a preposition in a defining relative clause this can go before the relative pronoun or at the end of the clause. The 4 page multiple choice test includes 2 pages of vocabulary and 2 pages of grammar temporal expressions and d. It can be used in a defining relative clause to define the noun it supports. Pdf defining and nondefining relative clauses nondefining. A clause of this kind is essential to clear understanding of the noun.
Defining clauses defining clauses specifydefine which personthinganimal is meant. Defining we went and had dinner at that restaurant that you sister recommended. Relative clauses are used to state additional information about the noun in the sentence. Relative clauses are usually introduced by a relative pronoun usually who, which, that, but when, where and whose are also possible with defining relative clauses we can use who or that to talk about people. Make one sentence by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause. The sentence in italics should become the relative clause. The relative clause is closed off by commas and is quite similar to information in brackets. The stairs whichthat lead to the cellar are rather slippery. Defining relative clauses are composed of a relative pronoun sometimes omitted, a verb, and optional other elements such as the subject or object of the verb.
They are seperated by commas in writing, and by a pause on either side. In nondefining relative clauses, you cannot replace other pronouns with that. Defining and nondefinining relative clauses exercises pdf. If the defining relative clause were removed from the sentence, the sentence would still be gramatically correct, but its meaning would have changed significantly. Object pronouns can be dropped in defining relative clauses, which are then called contact clauses. English esl relative clauses worksheets most downloaded 228. In non defining relative clauses, you cannot replace other pronouns with that. Nondefining relative pronouns exercise three things about nondefining relative clauses. When the relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted e xcept with whose and where. Nondefining relative clauses non defining clauses add extra information. Relative clauses pdf quiz relative clauses worksheet relative clauses pdf exercises defining and. Nondefining relative clauses give us extra information about someone or something.
That cannot be used and even though there is a pronoun in the relative clause which cannot be left out because in non defining relative clauses the pronoun can never be left out. A grammar notebook file on relative clauses with supporting worksheet in both pdf to be printed and word formats to be altered to suit your lesson and printed. Home page grammar exercises intermediate relative clause gap fill. Relative clauses intermediate in this worksheet you will find an explanation on the difference between defining and non defining relati. Non defining relative clauses give additional information about people, things or places. You also cannot leave out the relative pronoun in non defining relative clauses, in the way you sometimes can in defining relative clauses. Remember that the defining clause is not separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. English esl defining relative clauses worksheets most. Free definingnon defining relative clauses worksheets you have reached the section devoted to defining and nondefining relative clauses which are some intimidating phrases so you might want to leave them out of your introduction and focus on the important stuff such as how to form and use them. The grammar section of the worksheet covers defining and non defining relative clauses.
The apple which george lay on the table was put back into the basket. English esl relative clauses worksheets most downloaded. The punctuation is different for defining and non defining clauses. This smartphone, i bought last week, takes great photos. Thank you for your letter, which i was very happy to get. Some exercises and teachers tips to practice the defining clauses and the nondefining clauses alike. The relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause. We use relative clauses to combine two simple sentences with the same noun phrases. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources.
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