Relative Clauses
TASK 17. Fill in relative pronoun in the sentences below. Sort out the sentences into the corresponding column of the table. Put commas where necessary. The first sentence is done for you.
1. Paul, whose birthday is on Friday, is having a party tonight. (NDC; the clause can be omitted) 2. My office ________ is very big is on the first floor. 3. Martin ________ works in the library writes poetry in his spare time. 4. That's the woman ________ house was burgled last week. 5. The day ________ I left school was hot and sunny. 6. Sarah Jones ________ I knew at university is a doctor now. 7. This is the girl ________ letter was printed in the newspaper. 8. This CD ________ I bought yesterday is awful. 9. Tina ________ lives next door is a wonderful cook. 10. People ________ play musical instruments are called musicians. 11. The cafe ________ we had lunch yesterday served delicious food. 12. This is the reason ________ I haven't finished my work. 13. My friend Peter ________ has just moved to Wales sent me a long letter. 14. My boss ________ office is next to mine is on holiday at the moment. 15. London ________ the Houses of Parliament are is the capital of England. 16. The woman ________ won the lottery gave an interview to the newspaper. 17. The newspaper is owned by the Mearson Group ________ chairman is Sir James Bex. 18. A small amount of money was all ________ was taken in the robbery. 19. The bank was held up by a group of men three of ________ were said to be armed. 20. I received a letter ________ poor spelling made me think it was written by a child.
TASK 18. Complete each sentence with the most suitable relative pronoun or preposition. Explain where they can be omitted. Use commas, where necessary. Mark the sentences DC or NDC. Follow the example.
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