2MH3: Relative Pronouns

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• Leerjaar 2

Relative Pronouns

Learning Goals

After this lesson you know what Relative Pronouns are.

After this lesson you know how to use the Relative Pronouns.

Relative Pronouns

'Relative Pronouns' gebruik je als je extra informatie wilt geven over iets of iemand met behulp van een bijzin.

Relative Pronouns

'who' --> om te verwijzen naar mensen

'This is my best friend, who lives next door.'

'which' --> om te verwijzen naar dieren of dingen

'This is my bike, which is very old.'

Relative Pronouns

'that' --> kan je in plaats van 'who' of 'which' gebruiken, BEHALVE als de bijzin met een komma begint.

(nooit 'that' na een komma)

'That's the friend that lives in Swansea.'

'That's the bike that is for sale.'

Relative Pronouns

'whose' --> om aan te geven bij wie of wat iets hoort

'That's the friend, whose bike was stolen.'

'That's the bike, whose wheel disappeared.'

Test your Knowledge!

Kies bij de volgende opgaven de correcte Relative Pronoun.

I have a friend, ... bag was stolen.

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

This is my brother, ... shares a room with me.

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

That's the coat ... I borrowed.

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

The house, ... roof collapsed, is gone now.

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

Is that the man ... gave you a compliment?

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

What were the Relative pronouns?

1. Him, Her, They
2. That, Those
3. Who, Wich, That
4. His, Hers, Theirs

Choose the correct relative pronoun:
That's the girl ______ bike was stolen

1. which
2. who
3. whom
4. whose

Which relative pronoun can't go between commas?

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whose

To conclude
What are the Relative Pronouns?

To conclude
How do we use the Relative Pronouns?