Task Overview:
The worksheet focuses on using
relative pronouns (`that` and `which`) to complete sentences. The key distinction is:
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`that` is used when the information that follows is
essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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`which` is used when the information that follows is
additional or non-essential.
Solution with Explanations:
#### 1. The hand
that hurts the most is my left hand.
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Explanation: The information "hurts the most" is essential to identify which hand is being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
#### 2. When he saw the house,
which had six huge windows, he started to cry.
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Explanation: The information "had six huge windows" provides additional detail about the house but is not essential to the main idea. Therefore, we use
`which`.
#### 3. I like to buy cheeses
that taste delicious.
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Explanation: The information "taste delicious" is essential to specify which cheeses are being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
#### 4. Did you see the dog
that has three legs?
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Explanation: The information "has three legs" is essential to identify which dog is being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
#### 5. I wore the dress
that my mom bought me.
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Explanation: The information "my mom bought me" is essential to specify which dress is being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
#### 6. The party,
which was yesterday, was a big success.
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Explanation: The information "was yesterday" provides additional detail about the party but is not essential to the main idea. Therefore, we use
`which`.
#### 7. Robert won the prize,
which was exciting for his family.
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Explanation: The information "was exciting for his family" provides additional detail about the prize but is not essential to the main idea. Therefore, we use
`which`.
#### 8. The table
that is broken needs to get repaired soon.
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Explanation: The information "is broken" is essential to specify which table is being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
#### 9. The test,
which was a surprise to everyone, did not go well.
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Explanation: The information "was a surprise to everyone" provides additional detail about the test but is not essential to the main idea. Therefore, we use
`which`.
#### 10. We saw a turtle
that looked just like my old turtle, Speedy.
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Explanation: The information "looked just like my old turtle, Speedy" is essential to specify which turtle is being referred to. Therefore, we use
`that`.
Final Answers:
1.
that
2.
which
3.
that
4.
that
5.
that
6.
which
7.
which
8.
that
9.
which
10.
that
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{that}, \,
2. \text{which}, \,
3. \text{that}, \,
4. \text{that}, \,
5. \text{that}, \,
6. \text{which}, \,
7. \text{which}, \,
8. \text{that}, \,
9. \text{which}, \,
10. \text{that}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative pronoun worksheet pdf.