Relative Clauses Worksheet B1 (Who, Which, That) — Free PDF
Relative Clauses Worksheet B1 (Who, Which, That) — Free PDF
Relative clauses (who, which, that, where, when) let adults combine sentences naturally: “I have a friend who lives in Paris” instead of “I have a friend. He lives in Paris.” This worksheet teaches defining and non-defining clauses.
What This Worksheet Covers
- Who (for people)
- Which (for things)
- That (for people and things in defining clauses)
- Where (for places)
- When (for times)
- Defining vs non-defining clauses (with and without commas)
- 35+ exercises with answer key
How to Use This Worksheet
Warm-up (5 min): Show 5 sentences with and without relative clauses. Ask: “Which sounds more natural?”
Section 1-2 (20 min): Students complete relative clause exercises.
Section 3 (10 min): Defining vs non-defining — students add or remove commas.
Production (15 min): Students combine sentences using relative clauses.
Why Adults Need This Worksheet
Adults use relative clauses constantly to combine ideas and write more sophisticated sentences. Mastering them is essential for fluent writing and speaking.
Worksheet Sections (PDF Preview)
Section 1: Who, Which, That (15 items)
Practice who (people), which (things), that (both in defining clauses).
Section 2: Where and When (10 items)
Practice where (places) and when (times) in relative clauses.
Section 3: Defining vs Non-Defining (10 items)
Practice adding or removing commas to change meaning.
Section 4: Mixed Practice (5 items)
Combine sentences using relative clauses in context.
Section 5: Production Activity
Students create their own sentences combined with relative clauses.
FAQ
What does this worksheet cover?
Who, which, that, where, when, defining vs non-defining clauses. 35+ exercises with answer key.
What level is this worksheet for?
B1. Students should know basic sentence structure. The focus is on choosing the right relative pronoun and understanding defining vs non-defining clauses.
Can I modify it for my students?
Yes. The PDF is for personal classroom use. You can adapt the exercises to match your students’ needs, interests, and current topics.
How long does this worksheet take?
25-35 minutes for the core exercises, 50 minutes with production. Can be split across 2 classes.
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