MIND YOUR GRAMMAR Lesson 6: Exercise C   Back to index

Insert Relative Pronouns

Choose the right relative pronouns (who(m), which, that).

(The sign X stands for a 'zero form': the relative pronoun is omitted.)

1. The office ..... they're moving to used to be mine.
  who / whom / which / that / X
2. The most popular karaoke song request is "The girl ..... I marry".
  who / whom / which / that / X
3. A woman ..... is ambitious will do well in this job.
  who / whom / which / that / x
4. The man ..... I’m waiting for is usually late.
  who / whom / which / that / x
5. This tram, ..... is the only one of its kind left in Hong Kong, is only used on special occasions.
  who / whom / which / that / x
6. The latest film about ..... there has been a lot of controversy has been banned.
  who / whom / which / that / x
7. The film to ..... I'm referring directly criticizes the government.
  who / whom / which / that / x
8. Something ..... happened last week could have serious consequences.
  who / whom / which / that / x

(In this next sentence, the relative clause could be defining or non-defining. Explain.)

9. My sister ...... sings in a pop group was on television last week.
  who / whom / which / that / x
10. I changed my money just before the devaluation, ..... must be one of the smartest things I’ve done.
  who / whom / which / that / x

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