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It’s all relative
Defining relative clauses
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We use defining relative clauses to explain what a person, thing or place is or does.
They describe something about a person, thing or place in the main clause.
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A cook is a person who makes food.
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A clock is something which tells the time.
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A clock is something which / that tells the time.
A cook is a person who / that makes food.
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A restaurant is a place where you can have lunch.
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Two becomes one
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She works for a man.
This man used to be a businessman.
She works for a man who used to be a businessman.
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I sent an email to my sister.
My sister lives in Boston.
I sent an email to my sister who lives in Boston.
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I love watching films.
The films have a happy ending.
I love watching films which have a happy ending.
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The fruit is on the table.
The table is in the garden.
The fruit is on the table which is in the garden.
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She works for a man who used to be a businessman.
I sent an email to my sister who lives in Boston.
I love watching films which have a happy ending.
The fruit is on the table which is in the garden.
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Do you know the girl?
He is talking to a girl.
Do you know the girl (who) he is talking to?
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Yesterday we met a boy.
He is from New York.
The boy (who) we met yesterday is from New York.
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I haven’t found the money.
I lost some money yesterday.
I haven’t found the money (which) I lost yesterday.
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I was reading a book.
You gave it to me for Christmas.
I was reading the book (which) you gave me for Christmas.
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Do you know the girl (who) he is talking to?
I was reading the book (which) you gave me for Christmas.
I haven’t found the money (which) I lost yesterday.
The boy (who) we met yesterday is from New York.
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We met at a hotel.
The hotel is next to the beach.
The hotel where we met is next to the beach.
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I have a friend.
His father used to be a spy.
I have a friend whose father used to be a spy.
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YOUR TURN
Match the jobs in A with the corresponding explanation in B.
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A thief is a person who plays a musical instrument.
A dentist is a person who is very intelligent.
A musician is a person who teaches things.
A genius is a person who takes care of your teeth.
A teacher is a person who tells lies.
A liar is a person who steals things.
Adapted from Essential Grammar in Use
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YOUR TURN
Decide which of the sentences is right and which is wrong.
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An aeroplane is a machine that flies.
I don’t like people which never stop talking.
I know somebody who works on that shop.
Have you seen the money was on the table?
Correct the sentences who are wrong.
I know somebody that can help you.
Adapted from Essential Grammar in Use
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YOUR TURN
Choose the correct option.
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Which sentence is correct?a. The bag is who I bought is on the table.b. The bag that I bought is on the table. c. The bag that I bought it is on the table.
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Here’s a little song ... I wrote.a. whob. which c. where
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Here’s the money ... I earned on Saturday.a. whob. which c. where
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The sandwich ... is on the floor is yours.a. whob. which c. where
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What happened to the lady ... used to live here?a. whob. which c. where
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YOUR TURN
Two becomes one
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They called a lawyer. The lawyer lived nearby.
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He broke the computer. The computer belonged to his father.
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I broke a glass. The glass was new.
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My sister has three children. They are very spoiled.
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