Relative pronouns are important connecting words. They are different from conjunctions in some ways. Relative pronouns not only connect clauses; they also act as the subject or object of the verb in their clauses. Conjunctions, on the other hand, merely connect two clauses. Conjunctions can also be used to connect words and phrases. Relative pronouns only connect clauses. They do not connect words or phrases.

Combine the following sentences using an appropriate relative pronoun.

1. Tenzing and Hilary climbed Mount Everest. Mount Everest is 27,000 feet high.

2. The man is a writer. We met him at the theatre yesterday.

3. Mr. Narayan doesn’t like publicity. Mr. Narayan’s books are best sellers.

4. The policeman received an award for excellent service. He is a friend of mine.

5. The doctor wrote the prescription. The patient asked for the prescription.

6. Alice doesn’t watch films. Her best friend is an actor.

7. The professor gave a good lecture on recession. He is a well-known economist.

Answers

1. Tenzing and Hilary climbed Mount Everest which is 27,000 feet high.

2. The man whom we met at the theatre is a writer.

3. Mr. Narayan, whose books are best-sellers, doesn’t like publicity.

4. The policeman who received an award for excellent service is a friend of mine.

5. The doctor wrote the prescription that the patient asked for.

6. Alice whose best friend is an actor doesn’t watch films.

7. The professor who is a well-known economist gave a lecture on recession.