Transcript Level 4 Unit 8 - Grammar

Level 4
Unit 8 - Grammar
Relative Clauses (Subject)
Relative clauses start
with the relative pronouns
WHO, WHICH, and THAT.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
who = people
which = things
that = people or things
Relative Clauses (Subject)
Relative clauses are connected
to the person or thing that
comes before them.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
I have a friend who is very artistic.
I work at store that sells video games.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
The verb in the relative clause
needs to agree in number with the
noun in the main clause.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
Main Clause
Relative Clause
I know a guy who speaks many languages.
I know some people who speak many languages.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
Sometimes, if there is a prepositional phrase,
the relative clause connects with the person or
thing before the prepositional phrase.
There are people in the world who have never traveled abroad.
There’s a store around the corner that sells great bread.
I sent some money to my sister who lives in America.
Relative Clauses (Subject)
In a subject relative clause,
we don’t use a personal subject
pronoun after which, who, or that.
I like people who they are friendly.
I like people who are friendly.
Now Practice
Complete the sentences with who or which.
1. I have a car ______
which is ten years old.
who are
2. There are some students in my class ______
always late.
who is both artistic and
3. Do you know anyone ______
reliable?
4. Do you have any books in English ______
which are easy
to read?
who
5. Have you ever had a teacher _______
didn’t give
homework?
which was fun to do?
6. Have you ever had homework ______
Now Practice
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. I have a friend who (live/lives) in the US.
2. I have three friends who (are/is) already married.
3. My parents have some antiques that (are/is) very valuable.
4. Is there a store around here that (sell/sells) electronics?
5. Have you ever had a job that (were/was) very interesting?
6. Is there any food that (make/makes) you sick?
Page 52, Section 2
Rewrite the sentences. Use who or which.
1. He’s an outgoing guy. He likes everyone.
He’s an outgoing guy who likes everyone.
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2. We prefer the new boutique. It sells designer clothing.
We prefer the new boutique which sells designer clothing.
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3. She likes to meet friends. Her friends are intelligent.
She likes to meet friends who are intelligent.
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4. I love the new TV show. It’s on every Thursday night.
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I love the new TV show which is on every Thursday night.