Relative Clauses Quiz

What is a relative clause used for in a sentence?

• To add information about a noun

• To start a new sentence

• To replace a verb

• To end a paragraph

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to people?

• Which

• That

• Whom

• Where

What is the function of the relative pronoun "whose"?

• To indicate time

• To indicate possession

• To indicate location

• To indicate reason

In the sentence "My father, who is a plumber, will help me install my new bathtub," what does the relative clause provide?

• Essential information about the subject

• A question about the subject

• A command to the subject

• A conclusion about the subject

What does the relative clause in "The athlete whose performance amazed the crowd just broke a world record" indicate?

• Time

• Possession

• Location

• Reason

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to things or animals?

• Who

• Whom

• Which

• Whose

In the sentence "The teacher whom I respect the most is retiring this year," what does the relative clause provide?

• Additional information about the object

• A question about the object

• A command to the object

• A conclusion about the object

What is the role of the relative pronoun "that"?

• To indicate time

• To indicate essential information

• To indicate location

• To indicate reason

What is the purpose of the relative clause in "Many passersby have complained about the creepy mannequins that are displayed in the storefront"?

• To add essential information about the subject

• To ask a question about the subject

• To give a command to the subject

• To conclude about the subject

Which relative pronoun is used to refer to a place?

• Who

• Whom

• Where

• Whose