Relative clauses

English · B1

The rule

Who refers to people; which refers to things; where introduces a place. Defining clauses identify someone or something. Keep the reference clear.

Example

The colleague who helped me is a designer. This is the centre where I study.

Practice

1. The person ___ called is my tutor.

  1. which
  2. who
  3. where
  4. when
Answer and explanation

who

Who refers to a person.

2. This is the office ___ I work.

  1. where
  2. who
  3. when
  4. whose
Answer and explanation

where

Where introduces a place.

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