OBJECTIVES 1.Relatives 2.Workshop 3.Activity at home

We use relative clauses to identify or give additional information about nouns (people,places, or things) We use relative clauses to identify or give additional information about nouns (people,places, or things)

WhoWhom. Who who Who and Whom are used only for people. Who is the subject of the clause. After who you should see a verb friend.She I have a friend who loves to shop. I have a friend. + She loves to shop I have a friend who loves to shop.

Whom whom Whom is the object of the clause. After whom you should see a subject (noun or pronoun) doctor  You see the doctor in the room. doctor  The doctor is my father. The doctor whom you see in the room is my father.

Whose Whose + noun whose workis whose workI 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 object I heard the scientist whose work is attracting interest. I met the scientist whose work I admire.

= 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 Clauses

The driver _____ did not see the old man knocked him down on the road. Relative Clause Relative Pronoun who who =The driver E.g. 1 Relative Clauses = Adjective Clauses

The library _____ is equipped with modern computers is the largest in Hong Kong. Relative Clause Relative Pronoun which which =The library E.g. 2 Relative Clauses = Adjective Clauses

Mr. Hans bought a new computer _____ allows for easy access to the internet. Relative Clause Relative Pronoun which which =new computer E.g. 3 Relative Clauses = Adjective Clauses

Cammy ______ father has just passed away seems to be happier than before. Relative Clause Relative Pronoun whose whose =Cammy’s E.g. 4 Relative Clauses = Adjective Clauses

Relative Clauses Many tourists visit the Victoria Peak _____ they can see the night view of Hong Kong. Relative Clause Relative Pronoun where where = at the Victoria Peak or there E.g. 5 = 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. whose where which who which 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 Clauses Kao Xing Jian came to Hong Kong last week. Non-defining Relative Clause,who got the Nobel Prize, who = Kao Xing Jian E.g. 1 Note:, ……….,

Non-defining Relative Clauses The earthquake in India was the most serious one in India’s History. Non-defining Relative Clause,which killed thousands of people, Which = the earthquake in India E.g. 2 Note:, ……….,

Non-defining Relative Clauses Ho Hau Wah seems to have improved Macau’s economy. Non-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.,,,

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

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 book 2. I am reading a book at the moment. It is very interesting. → The book 3. You live in a town. The town is very old. → The town 4. The sweets are delicious. I bought them yesterday. → The sweets 5. 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 letter 7. He lives in a house. The house is not very big. → The house 8. They are playing a song on the radio. Do you like it? → Do you like 9. Jane wore a beautiful shirt yesterday. Did you see it? → Did you see 10. 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.