Interactive worksheet on relative clauses with engaging illustrations and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
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You're working on a worksheet about Relative Clauses. The goal is to fill in the blank in each sentence with the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that, where, when) or sometimes omit it.
Here’s the complete solution for all 20 sentences, with explanations:
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1. The woman to _whom_ we were introduced was quite helpful.
→ “Whom” is used because it’s the object of the preposition “to.” (We were introduced *to her* → to *whom*)
2. Her husband, to _whom_ she told the story, was just as surprised as I was.
→ Again, “to whom” — object of the preposition “to.”
3. The pictures, _which_ were taken in Algeria, were very striking.
→ “Which” refers to “pictures” (things). Non-restrictive clause (set off by commas).
4. New Zealand is a country _where_ has more sheep than people.
→ ❗️This sentence is grammatically incorrect. It should be:
> New Zealand is a country _where_ there are more sheep than people.
OR
> New Zealand is a country _that_ has more sheep than people.
→ Since “where” = place, and “has” needs a subject (“it” or “that”), the best fit here is “that” if we assume the typo.
✔️ Correct answer: _that_
5. Graduation is an event _when_ you celebrate graduating school or university.
→ “When” = time. Graduation is an event *at which* you celebrate → so “when” works.
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6. The newspaper to _which_ we subscribe delivers news daily.
→ “To which” = object of preposition “to.” (We subscribe *to it* → to *which*)
7. Neil Armstrong is the astronaut _who_ first walked on the moon.
→ “Who” = person, subject of the verb “walked.” (He walked...)
8. A surgeon is a doctor _who_ performs operations.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “performs.”
9. A dentist is a person _who_ checks and helps take care of your teeth.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “checks.”
10. A castle is a place _where_ a king or queen lives.
→ “Where” = place. A castle is a place *in which*... → “where” is correct.
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11. The window _that/which_ is open is the kitchen window.
→ “That” or “which” — both can refer to things. No comma → restrictive clause. Either is fine; “that” is more common in restrictive clauses.
12. The girl _who_ recited the poem is my niece.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “recited.”
13. The man _whom_ they trusted was unreliable.
→ “Whom” = object of “trusted.” (They trusted *him* → *whom*)
14. The man _who_ drove the car was nervous.
→ “Who” = subject of “drove.”
15. A teacher is a person _who_ helps others learn new things.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “helps.”
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16. The book _that/which_ you read is the best book by that author.
→ “That” or “which” — thing, restrictive clause. “That” preferred.
17. His mother, _whom_ he visited frequently, ran her own business.
→ “Whom” = object of “visited.” (He visited *her* → *whom*)
18. The boy, _who_ was friendly and intelligent, soon found work.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “was.” Non-restrictive clause (commas), so “who” is correct.
19. Is that the man _whom_ they arrested?
→ “Whom” = object of “arrested.” (They arrested *him* → *whom*)
20. I want you to buy the computer _that/which_ has a CD ROM.
→ “That” or “which” — thing, restrictive clause. “That” is more natural here.
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## 🎯 Final Answer Key (Fill-in-the-blank):
1. whom
2. whom
3. which
4. that *(Note: original sentence has error; “that” fixes it)*
5. when
6. which
7. who
8. who
9. who
10. where
11. that (or which)
12. who
13. whom
14. who
15. who
16. that (or which)
17. whom
18. who
19. whom
20. that (or which)
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## 📚 Quick Grammar Tips:
- Who = subject (person) → “The girl who sang...”
- Whom = object (person) → “The girl whom I saw...”
- Whose = possession → “The boy whose dog barked...”
- Which = things (non-restrictive clauses often use “which”)
- That = things or people (restrictive clauses — no commas)
- Where = place
- When = time
- Prepositions + relative pronouns: “to whom,” “in which,” “for which,” etc.
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✔ You’ve now completed the worksheet correctly! Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for practice.
Here’s the complete solution for all 20 sentences, with explanations:
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✔ Top Row (Left to Right)
1. The woman to _whom_ we were introduced was quite helpful.
→ “Whom” is used because it’s the object of the preposition “to.” (We were introduced *to her* → to *whom*)
2. Her husband, to _whom_ she told the story, was just as surprised as I was.
→ Again, “to whom” — object of the preposition “to.”
3. The pictures, _which_ were taken in Algeria, were very striking.
→ “Which” refers to “pictures” (things). Non-restrictive clause (set off by commas).
4. New Zealand is a country _where_ has more sheep than people.
→ ❗️This sentence is grammatically incorrect. It should be:
> New Zealand is a country _where_ there are more sheep than people.
OR
> New Zealand is a country _that_ has more sheep than people.
→ Since “where” = place, and “has” needs a subject (“it” or “that”), the best fit here is “that” if we assume the typo.
✔️ Correct answer: _that_
5. Graduation is an event _when_ you celebrate graduating school or university.
→ “When” = time. Graduation is an event *at which* you celebrate → so “when” works.
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✔ Second Row
6. The newspaper to _which_ we subscribe delivers news daily.
→ “To which” = object of preposition “to.” (We subscribe *to it* → to *which*)
7. Neil Armstrong is the astronaut _who_ first walked on the moon.
→ “Who” = person, subject of the verb “walked.” (He walked...)
8. A surgeon is a doctor _who_ performs operations.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “performs.”
9. A dentist is a person _who_ checks and helps take care of your teeth.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “checks.”
10. A castle is a place _where_ a king or queen lives.
→ “Where” = place. A castle is a place *in which*... → “where” is correct.
---
✔ Third Row
11. The window _that/which_ is open is the kitchen window.
→ “That” or “which” — both can refer to things. No comma → restrictive clause. Either is fine; “that” is more common in restrictive clauses.
12. The girl _who_ recited the poem is my niece.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “recited.”
13. The man _whom_ they trusted was unreliable.
→ “Whom” = object of “trusted.” (They trusted *him* → *whom*)
14. The man _who_ drove the car was nervous.
→ “Who” = subject of “drove.”
15. A teacher is a person _who_ helps others learn new things.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “helps.”
---
✔ Bottom Row
16. The book _that/which_ you read is the best book by that author.
→ “That” or “which” — thing, restrictive clause. “That” preferred.
17. His mother, _whom_ he visited frequently, ran her own business.
→ “Whom” = object of “visited.” (He visited *her* → *whom*)
18. The boy, _who_ was friendly and intelligent, soon found work.
→ “Who” = person, subject of “was.” Non-restrictive clause (commas), so “who” is correct.
19. Is that the man _whom_ they arrested?
→ “Whom” = object of “arrested.” (They arrested *him* → *whom*)
20. I want you to buy the computer _that/which_ has a CD ROM.
→ “That” or “which” — thing, restrictive clause. “That” is more natural here.
---
## 🎯 Final Answer Key (Fill-in-the-blank):
1. whom
2. whom
3. which
4. that *(Note: original sentence has error; “that” fixes it)*
5. when
6. which
7. who
8. who
9. who
10. where
11. that (or which)
12. who
13. whom
14. who
15. who
16. that (or which)
17. whom
18. who
19. whom
20. that (or which)
---
## 📚 Quick Grammar Tips:
- Who = subject (person) → “The girl who sang...”
- Whom = object (person) → “The girl whom I saw...”
- Whose = possession → “The boy whose dog barked...”
- Which = things (non-restrictive clauses often use “which”)
- That = things or people (restrictive clauses — no commas)
- Where = place
- When = time
- Prepositions + relative pronouns: “to whom,” “in which,” “for which,” etc.
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✔ You’ve now completed the worksheet correctly! Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for practice.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative clause worksheet.
