objectives 1.relatives 2.workshop 3.activity at home
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OBJECTIVES
1. Relatives2. Workshop3. Activity at home
We use relative clauses to identify or give additional
information about nouns (people,places, or things)
Who and Whom are used only for people.Who is the subject of the clause.After who you should see a verb
I have a friend. + She loves to shopI have a friend who loves to shop.
Whom is the object of the clause. After whom you should see a
subject (noun or pronoun) You see the doctor in the room.The doctor is my father.
The doctor whom you see in the room is my father.
Whose is the possessive and is used for both people and things and must be followed by a noun.Whose + noun can be subject or objectI heard the scientist whose work is attracting interest.I met the scientist whose work I admire.
= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
1.Relative Clauses begin
with
2.These words are called
3.Therefore they are
called
“who” “which” “whose” “whom” …..
relative pronouns
relative clauses
Relative ClausesRelative Clauses
The driver _____ did not see the old man knocked him down on the road.
Relative ClauseRelative ClauseRelative PronounRelative Pronoun
who
who = The driver
E.g. 1Relative ClausesRelative Clauses= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
The library _____ is equipped with modern computers is the largest in
Hong Kong.
Relative Clause
Relative ClauseRelative
PronounRelative Pronoun
which
which = The library
E.g. 2Relative ClausesRelative Clauses= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
Mr. Hans bought a new computer _____ allows for easy access to the
internet.
Relative Clause
Relative ClauseRelative
PronounRelative Pronoun
which
which = new computer
E.g. 3Relative ClausesRelative Clauses= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
Cammy ______ father has just passed away seems to be happier than
before.
Relative Clause
Relative ClauseRelative
PronounRelative Pronoun
whose
whose = Cammy’s
E.g. 4Relative ClausesRelative Clauses= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
Relative ClausesRelative Clauses
Many tourists visit the Victoria Peak _____ they can see the night view of
Hong Kong.
Relative Clause
Relative ClauseRelative
PronounRelative Pronoun
where
where = at the Victoria Peak
or there
E.g. 5
= Adjective Clauses= Adjective Clauses
Fill in the blanks with relative pronouns:
Who which whose where
Mandy sister was working in a fast-food shop many students go for lunch told us that her sister saw ghost in the shop. The “ghost” had a long white tongue liked to sing when customers entered the shop. Her sister
was very afraid decided to quit the job in fact offered a very high salary.
whosewhere
which
whowhich
Ex
Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses
Defining Clauses:EXPLAIN
Non-defining Clauses:
ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The man got the Nobel Prize.▲
Who came to the school yesterday
Lady Diana died.▲Who was so beautiful
Non-defining Relative ClausesNon-defining Relative Clauses
Kao Xing Jian
came to Hong Kong last week.
Non-defining Relative ClauseNon-defining
Relative Clause
,who got the Nobel Prize,
who = Kao Xing Jian
E.g. 1
Note:
, ………. ,
Non-defining Relative ClausesNon-defining Relative Clauses
The earthquake in India was the most serious
one in India’s History.
Non-defining Relative ClauseNon-defining
Relative Clause
,which killed thousands of people,
Which = the earthquake in India
E.g. 2
Note:
, ………. ,
Non-defining Relative ClausesNon-defining Relative Clauses
Ho Hau Wah seems
to have improved Macau’s economy.
Non-defining Relative ClauseNon-defining
Relative Clause
,who is the first chief executive of Macau,
who = Ho Hau Wah
E.g. 3
, ………. ,
Note:
Identify the relative clauses: defining and non-defining
1. Peter found the car which was stolen yesterday.
2. The police arrested 1000 teenagers who took drugs.
3. Mandy met Jacky Chan who was making a movie.
4. Tourists visit the Ocean Park which is the largest in Asia.
5. Mongkok where many people go shopping was bombed.
6. Anson Chan whose contribution is highly appreciated has decided to resign from her post.
7. Principal Yau fired Mr. Chan who taught English.
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,
, ,
, ,
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone
This is a story of a boy was an orphan and was
living with a
Horrible family. His name was Harry
Potter.
who
Harry was living with his selfish aunt, uncle and their chubby,
spoiled son ______name is
Dudley Dursley.
whose
Mysterious letters,
was sent by owl, informed Harry
that he was accepted to the
famous Hogwarts school
had got well-known teachers
especially in wizardy
which
which
Hagrid, was the school's
gamekeeper of Hogwarts, led
Harry away from his uncle’s family. Hagrid was big,
Rude but kind
who
Harry, was courageous and talented , did and also becomes the star of his dormitory's Quidditch team is a kind of like soccer played on broomsticks high in the air.
who
which
II. Add commas where necessary.1. We enjoyed the city where we spent our summer holiday.2. A rebel is a person who fights against authority.3. The elephant which is the earth’s largest land mammal has few natural enemies.4. One of the most useful materials is glass which is made mainly from sand, soda and lime.5. Petrol which some people refer to as black gold is one of the most valuable resources in the world today.6. Mr. Smith ? You mean the Mr. Smith who is your neighbour ?7. Morris who speaks Russian applied for the job.8. Hawaii which consists of 8 principal islands is a favourite vacation spot.
III. Finish the sentences with relative clauses.1. Jack is the only person _____________________________________________2. I’m powerless to help her. There’s nothing _____________________________________3. I listen to everything ______________________________________________4. I don’t trust people ______________________________________________5. I’ll never forget the food ______________________________________________6. Everything _______________________________________ is true.7. He told me about a fantastic hotel _______________________________________8. I didn’t like the book
III. Finish the sentences with relative clauses.
9. I’ll always remember the day _______________________________________________10. He didn’t want to tell me the reason ________________________________________11. The police are still trying to identify the body _________________________________________12. I really like people _______________________________________________13. My brother works for a company _______________________________________________14. Mike recommended a restaurant _______________________________________________15. She asked him about the money
IV. Write relative clauses without using the relative pronoun.
1. I gave you a book. It had many pictures.→ The book2. I am reading a book at the moment. It is very interesting.→ The book3. You live in a town. The town is very old.→ The town4. The sweets are delicious. I bought them yesterday.→ The sweets5. The football match was very exciting. My friend played in it.→ The football match
6. The letter hasn't arrived yet. I posted it three days ago.→ The letter7. He lives in a house. The house is not very big.→ The house8. They are playing a song on the radio. Do you like it?→ Do you like9. Jane wore a beautiful shirt yesterday. Did you see it?→ Did you see10. Sue is going out with a boy. I don't like him.→ I don't like
IV. Write relative clauses without using the relative pronoun.