1. The Relative Clause 定语从句

2. 1A relative clause modifies a noun or a pronoun. 2Usually, a relative clause immediately follows the modified noun or pronoun.

3. 5 定语从句由一定的连接词引导，成为关 系代词（ relative pronoun) for example which that whose

4. 3The forms of relative pronouns are as follows subjective objective possessive For persons who whom/who whose that that For things which which whose/of which that that 4A relative pronoun can be omitted when it is the object of the clause

5. A For persons( 指人） subjective （主格） who/that The book is about a man who becomes successful. The policeman who reported the accident thinks it was Tom’s fault. Objective ( 宾格） who/whom/that The man (whom) I saw told me to come back. The girls (who) he employs is always late for work.

6. Possessive ( 所有格） whose The film is about a man whose friend betrays him. The book whose cover is green is so interesting. For things （指物） Subjective: which that (which 比较正规） This is the film which will make you cry. The book which has many pictures is for children.

7. Objective :which,that, / The car that I hired was wrong after 5 miles. The newspaper which I bought yesterday is so boring. Possessive : whose, of which ( whose leaves) There are many trees ( the leaves of which) has turned red (of which the leaves)

8. Grammar Exercise 1The house____ I would like to buy is not for sale. (that/which/--) 2Thank you for the help ___you have given me. (that/which/--) 3He gave money to the porter ___ carried his bag. (who) 4Is there anything ___ you don’t understand? (that/--) 5The bike ___my uncle gave me was very expensive. (which/that/--)

9. 6The lady___daughter is a teacher is very kind and friendly. (whose) 7Is this the woman ___ you want to see. (whom/who) 8Can you work out that problem ___ is very difficult. (which)