Relative Clauses Flashcards
The cat that is sitting on the chair is my pet
This sentence uses a relative clause to modify the noun “cat”. The relative clause provides additional information about the cat, namely that it is sitting on a chair.
O gato que está sentado na cadeira é meu animal de estimação.
The book which I bought yesterday is very interesting.
This sentence also uses a relative clause to modify the noun “book”. The relative clause provides additional information about the book, namely that it was bought yesterday.
O livro que comprei ontem é muito interessante.
The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister.
This sentence uses a relative clause to modify the noun “girl”. The relative clause provides additional information about the girl, namely that she is wearing a red dress.
A menina que está usando um vestido vermelho é minha irmã.
When to use “who”?
Use “who” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that refers to a person.
The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
When to use “which”?
Use “which” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that refers to a thing.
The book which I read yesterday was very interesting.
When to use “that”?
Use “that” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that can refer to either a person or a thing.
The house that I grew up in is still standing.
When to use “where”?
Use “where” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that refers to a place.
The library where I work is very busy.
When to use “when”?
Use “when” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that refers to a time.
The day when I met you was the best day of my life.
When to use “why”?
Use “why” to introduce a relative clause that modifies a noun that refers to a reason.
The reason why I came is to see you.
