 Grammar 5

There are several pronouns that can be used in adjective clauses: that (people and things) o The new computer that I bought is really fast. o The girl that I saw on the bus had long curly hair. which (things only) o I enjoy books which have interesting characters. who(m) (people only) o We helped the man who was lost on the Metro. whose (possessive) o Find the person whose bag is still in the classroom.

 If your relative pronoun is a subject, it will be followed by a verb: There are many people who visit DC each year. The police arrested the man that stole my car. *Let’s do something that is fun! *I can see the birds which are flying outside Note: If you have a pronoun + be verb, it is usually optional.

*Let’s do something (that is) fun! Let’s do something fun! *I can see the birds (which are) flying outside I can see the birds flying outside. However, you can only omit pronoun + be verb in front of simple adjectives if you are describing an indefinite pronoun (someone, something, anyone, anything, everyone, everything) Let’s do something fun! Let’s find a movie that is new and entertaining. X Let’s find a movie new and entertaining. Let’s find a new and entertaining movie.

 If your relative pronoun is an object, it will be followed by a subject + verb The test that we took last week was very difficult. The new bag which I bought from the mall is beautiful. X The new bag which I bought it from the mall is beautiful. *do not repeat the object in the sentence The people who* I met at the museum were very friendly. The people whom I met at the museum were very friendly. *Who or whom may be used in the object position. Whom can never be used in the subject position.

 If your relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted (removed) from the sentence, particularly in speaking The test that we took last week was very difficult. The new bag which I bought from the mall is beautiful. The people who I met at the museum were very friendly.

 If your relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted (removed) from the sentence, particularly in speaking The test we took last week was very difficult. The new bag which I bought from the mall is beautiful. The people who I met at the museum were very friendly.

 If your relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted (removed) from the sentence, particularly in speaking The test we took last week was very difficult. The new bag I bought from the mall is beautiful. The people who I met at the museum were very friendly.

 If your relative pronoun is an object, it can be omitted (removed) from the sentence, particularly in speaking The test we took last week was very difficult. The new bag I bought from the mall is beautiful. The people I met at the museum were very friendly.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting. (I = pronoun)

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting. The teacher whose class I took was very interesting.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting. The teacher whose class I took was very interesting.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting. The teacher whose class I took was very interesting.

 Whose is used to show possession, and replaces: o its, his, her, our, & their Important Note: Whose is always followed by a noun (not a pronoun or a verb)  The man whose daughter I met owns an airline company.  I met his daughter.  I know a woman whose sister works at Disney World.  Her sister works at Disney World. X The teacher whose I took his class was very interesting. The teacher whose class I took was very interesting.

 Whose = possession (it, his, her, etc.)  Who = person Be careful: in fast speech, whose and who is sound the same I know someone whose father works at the White House. I know someone who’s going to the White House. I know someone who’s a famous actor. who’s = who is When listening, how will you know if it’s whose or who’s?

 Whose = possession (it, his, her, etc.)  Who = person Be careful: in fast speech, whose and who is sound the same! I know someone whose father works at the White House. I know someone who’s going to the White House. I know someone who’s a famous actor. who’s = who is When listening, how will you know if it’s whose or who’s?

 Whose = possession (it, his, her, etc.)  Who = person Be careful: in fast speech, whose and who is sound the same! I know someone whose father works at the White House. I know someone who’s going to the White House. I know someone who’s a famous actor. who’s = who is When listening, how will you know if it’s whose or who’s? After whose  noun only After who’s  -ing, adjective, article + noun

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting. X Take me to a park where is beautiful.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting. X Take me to a park where is beautiful.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting. X Take me to a park where is beautiful. Take me to a park that is beautiful.

 We can use where and when in adjective clauses to describe place and time. *Where and when are always objects. They must be followed by a subject and a verb. Washington, DC is a city where we find many politicians. I like going to coffee shops where I can study and listen to music. Let’s find a classroom where no one is sitting. X Take me to a park where is beautiful. Take me to a park that is beautiful.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day when I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer when you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week when your FEP rough draft is due.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day when I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer when you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week when your FEP rough draft is due.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day when I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer when you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week when your FEP rough draft is due.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer when you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week when your FEP rough draft is due.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week when your FEP rough draft is due.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week your FEP rough draft is due. X The weekend is a time when sleep in late.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week your FEP rough draft is due. X The weekend is a time when sleep in late.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week your FEP rough draft is due. The weekend is a time when I sleep in late.

 When is also an object, but many times it is omitted (removed) from the sentence. I remember the day I graduated from high school. Tell me about the summer you traveled to Hawaii. This is the week your FEP rough draft is due. The weekend is a time I sleep in late.

Complete these sentences with a partner. Use a subject + verb! 1. Starbucks is a place where … 2. I like to study on a day (when) … 3. My apartment is a place where … 4. Saturday is the day (when) … 5. Georgetown is a place where … 6. Summer is the season (when) … 7. New York City is a place where … 8. Between 7:00 and 9:00 am is the time (when) …

Complete these sentences with a partner. Use a subject + verb! 1. Starbucks is a place where I 2. I like to study on a day (when) … 3. My apartment is a place where … 4. Saturday is the day (when) … 5. Georgetown is a place where … 6. Summer is the season (when) … 7. New York City is a place where … 8. Between 7:00 and 9:00 am is the time (when) …

Complete these sentences with a partner. Use a subject + verb! 1. Starbucks is a place where I meet 2. I like to study on a day (when) … 3. My apartment is a place where … 4. Saturday is the day (when) … 5. Georgetown is a place where … 6. Summer is the season (when) … 7. New York City is a place where … 8. Between 7:00 and 9:00 am is the time (when) …

Complete these sentences with a partner. Use a subject + verb! 1. Starbucks is a place where I meet my friends. 2. I like to study on a day (when) … 3. My apartment is a place where … 4. Saturday is the day (when) … 5. Georgetown is a place where … 6. Summer is the season (when) … 7. New York City is a place where … 8. Between 7:00 and 9:00 am is the time (when) …