Task: Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun.
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Relative Pronouns Overview:
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Who: Refers to people (subject).
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Whose: Refers to possession (people or things).
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Whom: Refers to people (object).
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Which: Refers to things.
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That: Can refer 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 a boy whose father works in the court. Here, we need a pronoun that shows possession.
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Correct Answer: (b) whose
Explanation: "Whose" is used to show possession, and it fits because we are talking about the boy's father.
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Question 2:
> The dog, ______ I bath every week, seems to get dirty very quickly.
- The sentence describes a dog that is being bathed every week. Here, we need a pronoun that refers to the dog (a thing).
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Correct Answer: (c) which
Explanation: "Which" is used to refer to things, and it fits because the subject is "the dog."
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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 is about identifying the best school. Here, we need a pronoun that can refer to the school (a thing) and is used in a restrictive clause.
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Correct Answer: (a) that
Explanation: "That" is often used in restrictive clauses to refer to both people and things. In this case, it refers to the school.
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Question 4:
> ______ is that standing near the door?
- The sentence asks about a person standing near the door. Here, we need a pronoun that refers to a person (subject).
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Correct Answer: (a) Who
Explanation: "Who" is used to refer to people when they are the subject of the verb. Since the sentence is asking about the identity of the person, "who" is appropriate.
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Question 5:
> There is a science competition called: '______ is the next Newton?'
- The sentence is about identifying someone who could be the next Newton. Here, we need a pronoun that refers to a person.
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Correct Answer: (c) Who
Explanation: "Who" is used to refer to people, and it fits because the competition is about identifying an individual.
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Final Answers:
1. (b) whose
2. (c) which
3. (a) that
4. (a) Who
5. (c) Who
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(b), (c), (a), (a), (c)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative pronouns worksheet 4th grade.