Task: Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun.
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Explanation of Relative Pronouns:
Relative pronouns are used to connect a clause (a group of words containing a subject and a verb) to a noun or pronoun. Common relative pronouns include:
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Who: Refers to people (subject).
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Whom: Refers to people (object).
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Whose: Refers to possession (people or things).
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Which: Refers to things.
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That: Refers to both people and things (often used in restrictive clauses).
Now, let's solve each question step by step:
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Question 1:
> Did you see the boy ______ father works in the court?
- The sentence is about the
father of the boy, indicating possession.
- The correct relative pronoun for possession is
whose.
Answer: (b) whose
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Question 2:
> The dog, ______ I bath every week, seems to get dirty very quickly.
- The sentence describes an action performed on the dog ("I bath every week").
- Here, the relative pronoun should refer to the dog (a thing), and it acts as the object of the verb "bath."
- The correct relative pronoun is
which.
Answer: (c) which
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Question 3:
> I think you will see that this is the best school ______ you can find in the city.
- The sentence refers to the school (a thing) and describes a characteristic of it.
- The relative pronoun should introduce a restrictive clause (essential information about the school).
- The correct relative pronoun is
that.
Answer: (a) that
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Question 4:
> ______ is that standing near the door?
- The sentence asks about a person standing near the door.
- The relative pronoun should refer to a person and act as the subject of the verb "is."
- The correct relative pronoun is
who.
Answer: (a) Who
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Question 5:
> There is a science competition called: '______ is the next Newton?'
- The sentence asks about a person who could be the next Newton.
- The relative pronoun should refer to a person and act as the subject of the verb "is."
- The correct relative pronoun is
who.
Answer: (c) Who
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Final Answers:
1. (b) whose
2. (c) which
3. (a) that
4. (a) Who
5. (c) Who
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(b), (c), (a), (a), (c)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative pronoun worksheet 4th grade.
