UNIT 23
GRAMMAR
A. Circle the correct word.
1. The ninister, who was appointed just last week, made no comment on the situation.
2. Isn’t that the where the accident happened last night?
3. The human brain, which weighs about 1400 grammes, is ten times the size of a baboon’s.
4. There are several reasons why I don't want to see Michael tonight.
5. This is the office where I work.
6. The new girl in our class, whose name is Alexandra, seems really nice.
7. The Titanic, which people said was u nsinkable, sank on her maiden voyage
8. All the people to whom the e-mail was sent replied.
9. April 1
st
, when we play tricks on people, is known as April Fools' Day.
10. Harry Hill, whose new series starts next week, is one of my favourite comedians.
11. A very popular breed of dog is the German Shepherd, which is often used as a guard
12. Blackpool Tower, which was modelled on the Eiffel Tower, is a very well-known landmark.
B. If a word in bold is correct, put a tick (V). If it is incorrect, rewrite it correctly.
1. November 5
th
was the day which Guy Fawkes tried to blow up
Parliament. ......WHEN......................
2. There were none of my favourite biscuits left when I had a cup of tea, that was really
annoying.. ...........WHICH................
3. I’ve just got a new webcam that takes really clear pictures. ............V................
4. The Godfather was made by Francis Ford Copolla, who's daughter is also a film
director. ........WHOSE..............
5. Can you think of any reason which Cathy should be angry with me? .........WHY..............
6. Here’s a photo of the hotel where we stayed in when we were in
Beijing. .........WHICH...............
7. How do you think the first man whom walked on the moon felt? ............WHO.................
8. This is the first occasion on which the leader of these two countries have met. .......V..............
9. He is a person for who very few people feel much sympathy. ........WHOM................
10. The moment which the hero suddenly appears from behind a tree is the best moment in
the whole film. .........WHEN.....................
11. I met a man which had a dog with only three legs. .........WHO...............
12. My new school, who I moved to about a month ago, seems like quite a friendly
place. ........WHICH................
C. Rewrite as one sentence using a relative clause.
1. My friend, Simom plays the guitar. He has just released a CD.
My friend, Simom, who has just released a CD, plays the guitar.
2. Prince Charies is heir to the throne of England. His wife was Princess Diana.