Crack the Code: Relative Pronouns - ELA Worksheets - SplashLearn - Free Printable

Let's solve this Relative Pronouns worksheet step by step. I'll go through each section and explain the answers.

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A. Circle the relative pronoun in each sentence

We need to identify the relative pronoun (words like *who, whom, whose, which, that*) in each sentence.

1. Jane, who is older than me, plays the guitar.
→ who is the relative pronoun. It refers to Jane and introduces the clause "is older than me."

2. Darren, whose bike is broken, walked to school.
→ whose is the relative pronoun. It shows possession ("bike" belongs to Darren).

3. Tyler, whom Mark yelled at, left the party.
→ whom is the relative pronoun. It is the object of the verb "yelled at."

4. The lamp that is on the table is broken.
→ that is the relative pronoun. It refers to "the lamp" and introduces the clause "is on the table."

5. The windows were all closed, except one that was open.
→ that is the relative pronoun. It refers to "one" (a window) and introduces the clause "was open."

✔ Answers for A:
1. who
2. whose
3. whom
4. that
5. that

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B. Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun

Choose the correct relative pronoun: who, whom, whose, which, that, or when.

1. The boy ________ stole your bike has been caught.
→ The blank refers to *the boy* (a person), and he is the subject of the verb "stole."
→ Use who or that. Both are correct, but who is more common for people.
✔ who or that

2. His car, ________ is three years old, broke down again.
→ Refers to *car* (thing), and it’s the subject of "is."
→ Use which or that. Since it's non-restrictive (extra info), which is better.
✔ which

3. The woman with ________ I spoke on the telephone was Liz.
→ This is a prepositional phrase: "with [someone]."
→ "Whom" is the object of the preposition "with."
✔ whom

4. September is the month ________ I was born in.
→ Refers to *month*, so use when or in which.
But note: "I was born in" already includes the preposition.
We can say: "the month in which I was born" — but "when" is also acceptable.
However, when is preferred here.
✔ when

*(Note: Some might argue "in which" is more formal, but "when" is standard and simpler.)*

5. The musician ________ wrote this song is French.
→ Refers to *musician* (person), and is the subject of "wrote."
→ Use who or that.
✔ who or that

6. The boy ________ mom called needs to go to the principal's office.
→ Refers to *boy*; "mom called" means the mother called him.
So, we need a pronoun that shows possession: "the boy whose mom called..."
→ Use whose
✔ whose

✔ Answers for B:
1. who / that
2. which
3. whom
4. when
5. who / that
6. whose

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C. Write a sentence using the given relative pronoun

Now create original sentences using that and which.

1. that
→ Example: The book that I read last night was very interesting.
→ "That" refers to "book" and is the object of "read."

2. which
→ Example: The house, which has a red roof, is for sale.
→ "Which" refers to "house" and adds extra information (non-restrictive).

✔ Sample Answers for C:
1. The movie that we watched was exciting.
2. The dog, which barks loudly, belongs to my neighbor.

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✔ Final Answer Summary:

#### A. Circle the relative pronoun:
1. who
2. whose
3. whom
4. that
5. that

#### B. Complete the sentences:
1. who / that
2. which
3. whom
4. when
5. who / that
6. whose

#### C. Write a sentence:
1. The cat that jumped on the table was mine.
2. The bag, which is blue, contains my books.

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