§1.5 relative pronouns

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Relative pronouns

Who, Which, Whom, Whose, That

• Who = verwijst naar mensen --> This is the man who stole my dog.
• Whom = verwijst naar mensen direct na een voorzetsel --> The woman to whom John is talking is famous. 
• Which = verwijst naar dieren of dingen --> This is the cat which I got for my birthday.
• Whose = verwijst naar bezit  --> He is the man whose guitar was stolen.
• That = verwijst naar mensen, dieren of dingen en kan NIET gebruikt worden als er komma's staan --> This is the man that helped me yesterday.
• Weglaten = bij bijzinnen zonder komma en een ander woord is het onderwerp --> This is the song I have written.

Exercise 1

Kies in iedere zin de juiste optie

I don't like people (who/which/whose/whom)lose their temper easily.

The trumpet is the instrument (who/which/whose/whom)really excites me.

She is the only person (who/which/whose/whom)understands me.

This is the guy (who/which/whose/whom)wife works for my brother.

It seems that the Earth is the only planet (who/which/whose/whom) can support life.

We stayed at the Grand Hotel (who/which/whose/whom) Jane had recommended to us.

To (who/which/whose/whom) did you tell my secret?

Exercise 2

Kies in iedere zin de juiste optie

The book (who/which/whose/whom) you gave me was really interesting.

She has a friend (who/which/whose/whom) brother is a famous musician.

The person (who/which/whose/whom) you met yesterday is my cousin.

The movie (who/which/whose/whom) we watched last night was amazing.

The man (who/which/whose/whom) car was stolen reported it to the police.

The artist, (who/which/whose/whom) paintings are on display, is very talented.

The girl (who/which/whose/whom) is sitting next to me is my best friend.

The cake, (who/which/whose/whom) she baked, was delicious.

The doctor (who/which/whose/whom) treated me was very professional.

The company, (who/which/whose/whom) products are eco-friendly, is gaining popularity.

The musician (who/which/whose/whom) you are listening to is very popular.

The woman (who/which/whose/whom) son is in my class is very nice.

The player (who/which/whose/whom) scored the winning goal is a hero.

The professor (who/which/whose/whom) lectures are always interesting is retiring.

The student (who/which/whose/whom) you spoke to is from Spain.

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