Relative Pronouns | Pronoun Worksheets - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The task involves identifying and underlining the relative pronouns in each sentence. A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a dependent clause (also called a relative clause) and provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause.

Key Relative Pronouns:

- Who: Refers to people.
- Whom: Refers to people (object form).
- Whose: Refers to possession (people or things).
- That: Refers to people, animals, or things.
- Which: Refers to things or animals.

Solution:

Below is the analysis of each sentence with the relative pronoun(s) identified and explained:

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#### 1. The book that I got from the library is due tomorrow.
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that I got from the library," which modifies "book."

#### 2. My father, whom I respect, congratulated me on a job well done.
- Relative Pronoun: *whom*
- Explanation: "whom" introduces the relative clause "whom I respect," which modifies "father." Note: "whom" is used because it is the object of the verb "respect."

#### 3. I am always frustrated by people who talk while watching a movie.
- Relative Pronoun: *who*
- Explanation: "who" introduces the relative clause "who talk while watching a movie," which modifies "people."

#### 4. The store no longer sold the computer that I wanted.
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that I wanted," which modifies "computer."

#### 5. We walked past the church in which I was baptized.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "in which I was baptized," which modifies "church."

#### 6. The child to whom you have spoken is my sister.
- Relative Pronoun: *whom*
- Explanation: "whom" introduces the relative clause "to whom you have spoken," which modifies "child." Note: "whom" is used because it is the object of the preposition "to."

#### 7. The trust fund which was set up by the state is Uncle James.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which was set up by the state," which modifies "trust fund."

#### 8. The man whose nose restaurant burned down was very sad.
- Relative Pronoun: *whose*
- Explanation: "whose" introduces the relative clause "whose nose restaurant burned down," which modifies "man."

#### 9. My first novel, which was published last year, was about my family.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which was published last year," which modifies "novel."

#### 10. The hit song, whose composer won an award, has been playing all day.
- Relative Pronoun: *whose*
- Explanation: "whose" introduces the relative clause "whose composer won an award," which modifies "song."

#### 11. The building that was scheduled for demolition was knocked down.
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that was scheduled for demolition," which modifies "building."

#### 12. The young girl who lives next door needs a babysitter.
- Relative Pronoun: *who*
- Explanation: "who" introduces the relative clause "who lives next door," which modifies "girl."

#### 13. The rock singer who was very talented won the contest.
- Relative Pronoun: *who*
- Explanation: "who" introduces the relative clause "who was very talented," which modifies "rock singer."

#### 14. The driver who ran over the red light crashed his car.
- Relative Pronoun: *who*
- Explanation: "who" introduces the relative clause "who ran over the red light," which modifies "driver."

#### 15. Clearance sales, which happen rarely, are great ways to save money.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which happen rarely," which modifies "clearance sales."

#### 16. Spiders, which build beautiful webs, eat the flies they catch.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which build beautiful webs," which modifies "spiders."

#### 17. The bicycle that I ride to school is quite old and needs some repairs.
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that I ride to school," which modifies "bicycle."

#### 18. The truck, which was a huge machine, could carry all their belongings.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which was a huge machine," which modifies "truck."

#### 19. The cousin, whose guitar playing you have heard, wants to be a musician.
- Relative Pronoun: *whose*
- Explanation: "whose" introduces the relative clause "whose guitar playing you have heard," which modifies "cousin."

#### 20. I have a habit of telling jokes that I told as a lie.
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that I told as a lie," which modifies "jokes."

#### 21. Last summer they traveled to Rome, which is in Italy.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which is in Italy," which modifies "Rome."

#### 22. What did you buy with the money that you got for your birthday?
- Relative Pronoun: *that*
- Explanation: "that" introduces the relative clause "that you got for your birthday," which modifies "money."

#### 23. The delightful little boy, who is wearing a baseball cap, is her son.
- Relative Pronoun: *who*
- Explanation: "who" introduces the relative clause "who is wearing a baseball cap," which modifies "boy."

#### 24. Mrs. Anderson, whose daughter is also a teacher, teaches first grade.
- Relative Pronoun: *whose*
- Explanation: "whose" introduces the relative clause "whose daughter is also a teacher," which modifies "Mrs. Anderson."

#### 25. Your response to my question, which I received today, was appreciated.
- Relative Pronoun: *which*
- Explanation: "which" introduces the relative clause "which I received today," which modifies "response."

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Final Answer:

The relative pronouns in each sentence are underlined as follows:

1. The book that I got from the library is due tomorrow.
2. My father, whom I respect, congratulated me on a job well done.
3. I am always frustrated by people who talk while watching a movie.
4. The store no longer sold the computer that I wanted.
5. We walked past the church in which I was baptized.
6. The child to whom you have spoken is my sister.
7. The trust fund which was set up by the state is Uncle James.
8. The man whose nose restaurant burned down was very sad.
9. My first novel, which was published last year, was about my family.
10. The hit song, whose composer won an award, has been playing all day.
11. The building that was scheduled for demolition was knocked down.
12. The young girl who lives next door needs a babysitter.
13. The rock singer who was very talented won the contest.
14. The driver who ran over the red light crashed his car.
15. Clearance sales, which happen rarely, are great ways to save money.
16. Spiders, which build beautiful webs, eat the flies they catch.
17. The bicycle that I ride to school is quite old and needs some repairs.
18. The truck, which was a huge machine, could carry all their belongings.
19. The cousin, whose guitar playing you have heard, wants to be a musician.
20. I have a habit of telling jokes that I told as a lie.
21. Last summer they traveled to Rome, which is in Italy.
22. What did you buy with the money that you got for your birthday?
23. The delightful little boy, who is wearing a baseball cap, is her son.
24. Mrs. Anderson, whose daughter is also a teacher, teaches first grade.
25. Your response to my question, which I received today, was appreciated.

Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{\text{See explanations above for underlined relative pronouns.}}