Relative Clauses Quiz

The woman _____ lives next door is a famous actress.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"Who" is used because it refers to a person, and "who" is the appropriate relative pronoun for people.

The book _____ you lent me was very interesting.

Answer explanation

"Which" is used because it refers to an object, and "which" is the correct relative pronoun for objects.

The dog _____ barks all night belongs to my neighbor.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"That" is used because it refers to an animal, and "that" is commonly used for animals.

The movie _____ we watched last night was amazing.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"That" is used because it refers to a film, and "that" is often used for things or objects.

The boy _____ sister is in my class won the science competition.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"Whose" is used to indicate possession, and it's the appropriate relative pronoun when talking about a person's possession or belonging.

The teacher _____ I admire the most is Mr. Johnson.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

The car _____ was parked in front of the house is red.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"Which" is used because it refers to an object (the car), and "which" is the suitable relative pronoun for objects.

The cat _____ you adopted from the shelter is very friendly.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"That" is used because it refers to an animal (the cat), and "that" is commonly used for animals.

The house ___ roof is leaking needs repairs.

• who

• whom

• that

• which

• whose

Answer explanation

"Whose" is used to indicate possession, specifically the possession of the roof by the house.

The musician _____ played the piano at the concert is my cousin.

Answer explanation

 "Who" is used because it refers to a person, and "who" is the appropriate relative pronoun for people.