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Relative Clauses

Form and use relative clauses beginning with relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why) to add detail, qualify nouns, and create complex sentences

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Question 1 of 3

Which sentence uses "that" correctly to replace the relative pronoun in a defining (essential) clause?

Question 2 of 3

Select the relative pronoun that correctly completes the sentence: "The teacher ___ taught us math retired last year."

Question 3 of 3

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. The boy ___ fixed the bike is my cousin.

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What a child can do after this Skill

Combine a main clause with a relative clause using 'who' or 'which' to add information about a noun, e.g. 'The dog, which had a red collar, barked loudly'
Choose the correct relative pronoun (who for people, which for things, where for places, when for times) and identify the noun it refers back to
Recognise that a relative clause beginning with 'that' can often replace 'who' or 'which' in defining clauses, e.g. 'The book that I read' vs 'The book which I read'

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

Eng.App2.Y5.Sent.1 — Relative clauses
Eng.UKS2.Write.VGP.1f — Use relative clauses
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when…

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