Relative Clauses
who, which, that, whereLearn to join sentences using who, which, that, and where!
📖 Let’s Learn Relative Clauses!
A relative clause is a part of a sentence that gives extra information about a noun. It starts with words like who, which, that, where. Example: “The boy who won the race is my friend.”
Relative clauses help you write longer, more detailed sentences instead of short, choppy ones. They combine two ideas into one smooth sentence!
💡 The Rule
who = for people: “The girl who sings is my sister.”
which = for things/animals: “The book which I read was great.”
that = for both people and things: “The dog that barked is mine.”
where = for places: “The school where I study is big.”
🎯 Key Concept
🔗 who = people → The boy who won is my friend.
🔗 which = things → The cake which she made was tasty.
🔗 that = people OR things → The dog that barked is mine.
🔗 where = places → The city where I live is Mumbai.
📋 Relative Pronouns
For PEOPLE: The teacher who taught us was kind.
For THINGS/ANIMALS: The ball which I bought is red.
For BOTH: The boy/book that I saw was nice.
For PLACES: The park where we play is big.
For POSSESSION: The girl whose bag is blue.
Two sentences become one: He is a boy. He won. → The boy who won.
🔗 Examples & Practice
Learn with organized examples and sentences!
WHO (for people)
WHICH (for things & animals)
THAT (for people & things)
WHERE (for places) & WHOSE (possession)
📢 Read & Say: Which Relative Word?
Say each sentence — identify who/which/that/where!
✏️ Choose the Right Relative Word
Choose the right answer!
1. The teacher ___ taught us was kind. (person)
2. The cake ___ Mum made was delicious. (thing)
3. The park ___ we play is near my house. (place)
4. The girl ___ bag is red is Priya. (possession)
5. Everything ___ he said was true. (thing)
🎯 Who, Which, That, or Where?
Click each to identify the right relative word!
Click any to check!
📝 Sentence Joining Practice
See how two short sentences become one using relative clauses!
The boy is my friend. + He won the race. = The boy who won the race is my friend.
I read a book. + The book was interesting. = The book which I read was interesting.
I live in a city. + The city is Mumbai. = The city where I live is Mumbai.
She is a girl. + Her bag is blue. = The girl whose bag is blue is Priya.
Everything was true. + He said it. = Everything that he said was true.
The teacher was kind. + She taught us. = The teacher who taught us was kind.
Memory Trick
Remember:
WHO = Who is the person?
WHICH = Which thing?
WHERE = Where is the place?
WHOSE = Whose possession?
THAT = works for all!
🎮 Relative Clauses Quiz
Test what you’ve learned!
“Who” is used for…
“Which” is used for…
“Where” is used for…
“That” can be used for…
“Whose” shows…
“The boy who won” — who refers to…
Relative clauses give…
Two sentences can be ___ using relative clauses.
🎉 Quiz Complete!
0/8Fun Facts
The word “who” has been used as a relative pronoun in English for over 1,000 years! It comes from Old English “hwā.”
In spoken English, “that” is used much more than “who” or “which” — it is the most versatile relative pronoun because it works for both people and things!
🧠 Tips for Parents
Combine Sentences
Give two short sentences, child joins them: “I have a friend. She sings well.” → “I have a friend WHO sings well.” Great practice!
Spot in Books
While reading together, find relative clauses: “The wizard WHO lived in the tower…” Ask which relative word is used and why.
Description Game
“Describe me using who/which/where!” → “You are a person WHO loves cricket, WHO lives in a house WHERE there is a garden.” Fun + grammar!