Relative Pronouns Exercises – Grammar Practice and Examples

These exercises will help you practice relative pronouns like who, which, and that. Using relative pronouns helps you connect two sentences and give more information about people or things. Practice to improve your English and make your sentences clearer.
Updated September 2025

What Are Relative Pronouns?

Relative pronouns are words we use to join sentences together. They tell us more about a person or a thing. The most common relative pronouns at A2 level are who, which, and that.

Common Relative Pronouns and Usage

Pronoun Use Example
who for people This is the teacher who helps me.
which for animals and things I have a car which is red.
that for people, animals, and things I saw the dog that barked loudly.

How to Use Relative Pronouns (Simple Rules)

Use relative pronouns to give more details about a person, animal, or thing in one sentence:

  • She's the woman who teaches English.
  • This is the book that I read yesterday.
  • Do you like the shirt which I bought?

Examples of Relative Pronouns in Sentences

  • The boy who plays soccer is my friend.
  • The bag which you see is new.
  • I know the person that called you.

Quick Tips to Remember

  • Use who for people.
  • Use which for animals and things.
  • That can be used for people, animals, and things (in simpler sentences).
  • Relative pronouns help connect sentences clearly.
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Choose the correct option to complete the Relative Pronouns Exercises – Grammar Practice and Examples below.
1

The story __________ she told was fascinating.

a.
where
b.
which
c.
who
2

The dog __________ barks loudly is mine.

a.
which
b.
that
c.
who
3

The festival __________ we enjoyed last year is happening again.

a.
which
b.
when
c.
who
4

The child __________ toy is broken is crying.

a.
whose
b.
which
c.
who
5

The country __________ she comes from is beautiful.

a.
where
b.
which
c.
whose
6

The car __________ he drives is very fast.

a.
who
b.
that
c.
where
7

The boy __________ mother is a doctor is my friend.

a.
which
b.
whose
c.
who
8

The park __________ we took a walk was beautiful.

a.
which
b.
where
c.
who
9

The man __________ I spoke to is a scientist.

a.
what
b.
which
c.
who
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