Relative pronouns

Subject Object Possessive
Who, which, that Who (whom), which, that Whose

Michael Jackson was a singer. Independent clause

He wrote the song “Billie Jean”. Independent clause

Joining: Michael Jackson was a singer, who wrote the song “Billie Jean”.

Who refers to Michael Jackson.

We did this connection of ideas because we wanted to introduce more information, and also we can continue doing that:

Michael Jackson, who wrote the song “Billie Jean”, received 13 Grammy Awards.


Independent clause 1 Independent clause 2 Relative pronoun and clause
She lived in an old house. The house was built in 1954. She lived in an old house which/that was built in 1954.
This is the homework. You need to turn in your homework on Monday. This is the homework that you need to turn in on Monday.
This is Jack. You met Jack at the party. This is Jack, who/whom you met at the party.
This is Emily. I studied with Emily’s sister. This is Emily, whose sister studied with me.
Did you see the email? We received the email yesterday. Did you see the email which/that we received yesterday?

Using “when”, “where” and “why”

When Times There isn’t a day when I don’t feel tired.
Where Places I know a restaurant where the food is really tasty.
Why Reasons I don’t know the reason why you are always late.

Time to practice!

Write some examples using different relative pronouns to connect your ideas


Worksheet

Use who, which, where, that, etc and complete the clauses