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Relative Pronouns
"Relative pronouns are similar to conjunctions. We can use them to connect clauses".

Note: A relative pronoun not only connects two clauses, but also acts as the subject or object of the verb in the relative clause.

Q.1. Join the pairs of sentences given below using a relative pronoun.
(A) I saw a girl. She was carrying a basket on her head.
Ans. I saw a girl who / that was carrying a basket on her head.

(B) I have a sister. I like her very much.
Ans. I have a sister whom I like very much.

(C) The boy teased the girl. He was punished by the teacher.
Ans. The boy who / that teased the girl was punished by the teacher.

(D) We met a traveler. He had a lot of luggage.
Ans. We met a traveler who / that had a lot of luggage.

(E) Air is essential for the existence of life. It is present everywhere.
Ans. Air, which is present everywhere, is essential for the existence of life.

(F) This is the house. I purchased it from Peter.
Ans. This is the house that / which I purchased from Peter.

(G) He said something. It surprised me.
Ans. He said something which / that surprised me.

(H) The boy has come. We were talking about him.
Ans. The boy whom we were talking about has come.

(I) Give me the pen. You bought it yesterday.
Ans. Give me the pen that / which you bought yesterday.

(J) He is a good writer. His books are best sellers.
Ans. He is a good writer whose books are best sellers.

Q.2. Complete the following sentences using appropriate relative pronouns.

Choose your answers from the options given in the brackets.
(A) The book _________ you gave me is very interesting.
(a) that
(b) which
(c) either could be used here
Ans. The book that / which you gave me is interesting.

(B) John _________ stood first in my class is my friend.
(a) who
(b) that
(c) either could be used here
Ans. John, who stood first in my class, is my friend.

(C) Show me the books _________ you borrowed from the library.
(a) who
(b) which
(c) either could be used here
Ans. Show me the books which you borrowed from the library.

(D) The master punished the boy _________ had stolen the money.
(a) which
(b) who
(c) either could be used here
Ans. The master punished the boy who had stolen the money.

(E) I know the man _________ purse was stolen.
(a) who
(b) whose
(c) either could be used here
Ans. I know the man whose purse was stolen.

(F) The flowers _________  grow on the hills are very beautiful.
(a) which
(b) that
(c) either could be used here
Ans. The flowers which / that grow on the hills are very beautiful.

(G) He _________ is not with me is against me.
(a) who
(b) that
(c) either could be used here
Ans. He who / that is not with me is against me.

(H) This is the only story in the book _________ is worth reading.
(a) which
(b) who
(c) either could be used here
Ans. This is the only story in the book which is worth reading.

(I) The boy _________ teased another boy was punished by the teacher.
(a) who
(b) which
(c) whom
Ans. The boy who teased another boy was punished by the teacher.

(J) I have a friend _________ I like very much.
(a) who
(b) whom
(c) which
Ans. I have a friend whom I like very much.