Exercise [Relative Clauses]

Exercise

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable relative clauses:

1) Do not go ------------

2) Fools rush in ------------

3) We will miss the train ------------

4) He is so busy ------------

5) One ------------ will ultimately be rewarded.

6) Nobody likes him ------------

7) I found the purse ------------

8) As you sow, ------------

9) Time that is lost ------------

10) He ------------ keeps the secrets well.

II. Combine the sentences using the appropriate connective:

1) Mary had a little lamb ------------ fleece was spotlessly white.

2) The house ------------ she built is a combination of traditional structure and modern amenities.

3) The dog ------------ barks always seldom bites.

4) You stay ------------ you are.

5) Don't postpone ------------ the last date nears.

6) The man ------------ is short-tempered is also helpful.

7) ------------ the cat is away, the mice will play.

8) He will never grant permission ------------ his work is incomplete.

9) He reported ------------ the purchase was over.

10) Water ------------ that is potable should be kept in closed container.

III. Combine the two sentences using a subordinating conjunction.

1) I saw the cobra. I ran away. (As soon as)

2) He is proud of his poverty. He is not spoiling the environment. (because)

3) We ran. We can board the train. (so that)

4) The passage is difficult. I could not attend comprehension questions well. (for)

5) I know the location. I went on foot. (since)

6) This is the place. I found the portrait. (where)

7) Your prayers will be answered. You will be happy. (when)

8) He replied. He would attend the function. (that)

9) Others speak. I normally believe. (when)

10) Participate. You will win. (unless/if)

IV. Combine the following sentences using appropriate relative pronouns/adverbs:

1) The man ---------- is honest is the noblest work of God.

2) A person ---------- has a tendency to steal is called kleptomaniac.

3) The moment ---------- is lost is lost forever.

4) The elephant ---------- I bought recently is from Kerala.

5) The sun ---------- rays give life to plants is worshipped as a God.

6) The middle aged man ---------- purse was stolen was none other than Steve Jobs.

7) This is the question ---------- baffled the thinkers.

8) This is the garden ---------- roses are grown.

9) ---------- there is a will, there is a way.

10) ---------- I come in person, speak to me.

11) A person interrupted ---------- the chief guest was speaking.

12) Play ---------- you play, read ---------- you read.

13) This is the reason ---------- I did not say.

14) This is the way ---------- he does.

15) The wisest man ----------  ever lived made mistakes.