Control work for 7th grades

Neil Armstrong is the astronaut ____________ was the first man to walk on the moon.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'who' because it refers to a person (Neil Armstrong) and is used to introduce a clause that provides more information about him. 'Which' and 'that' are not appropriate for people in this context.

A surgeon is a doctor _________ performs operations.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'who' because it refers to a person (the surgeon) performing the action of operations. 'Which' and 'that' are used for things, while 'where' indicates a place, making 'who' the only suitable option.

California is a state in America ___________ people like to spend their holidays.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'which' because it introduces a non-restrictive clause that provides additional information about California, indicating it is a place where people like to spend their holidays.

The Volga is a river ___________ is the longest river in Europe.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'which' because it introduces a non-restrictive relative clause that provides additional information about the Volga, specifically identifying it as the longest river in Europe.

J. K. Rowling is an author __________ wrote "Harry Potter" series of books.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'who' because it refers to a person (J. K. Rowling). 'Which' and 'that' are used for things, while 'where' indicates a place, making 'who' the only appropriate option for an author.

A dictionary is a book __________ gives us the meaning of words.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that' because it is used to introduce a defining clause, specifying the type of book. 'Which' is used for non-defining clauses, while 'who' and 'where' are not appropriate for this context.

Shakespeare was an English author _________ wrote "Romeo and Juliet".

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'who' because it refers to a person (Shakespeare) and is used to introduce a clause about him. 'Which' and 'that' are typically used for objects or things, while 'where' indicates a place.

A hospital is a place __________ sick people go to become healthy again.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that' because it introduces a defining clause, specifying the type of place. 'Where' could also fit, but 'that' is more appropriate in this context to refer to the hospital.

New Zealand is a country __________ has more sheep that people.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that' because it introduces a defining relative clause, specifying which country has more sheep than people. 'Which' and 'who' are incorrect in this context, and 'where' does not fit grammatically.

A dentist is a person _________ helps to take care of your teeth.

• who

• which

• that

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'who' because it refers to a person. 'Which' and 'that' are used for things or animals, while 'where' indicates a place. In this context, 'who' appropriately describes the dentist.