ESL Grammar: Relative Pronouns

Uses of Relative Pronouns

A relative pronoun is used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun. The clause modifies or describes the noun.

List of Relative Pronouns

Who

Whom

That

Which

Whoever

Whomever

Whichever

Relative Pronoun Exercises

Instructions: Fill in the blank with the correct relative pronoun

1. The festival, _______ lasted all day, ended with a banquet. ( A. That B. Who. C Which D. What)

2. I am looking for someone _______  can watch my dog while I go on my vacation. ( A. That. B What. C. Which. D. Who)

3. The police needed details ______ could help identify the robber. ( A. What B. Whoever C. That. D Which)

4. I'd like to take you to a cafe _____ serves excellent coffee. ( A. That  B. Whichever. C Who D. Which )

5. The clubhouse, in ______ the dance was held, housed about 200 people. ( A. That B. Which. C. Who. D. What)


Instructions: Create a sentence using the relative pronoun and the noun given. 

1. woman/who

2. mall/that

3. party/which