Relative Pronouns

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

Choosing the Right Relative Pronoun

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to

-  differentiate between WHO, THAT, and WHICH

- know when to use each relative pronoun.

Introduce the learning objective and explain the importance of using the correct relative pronoun in writing.

What do you already know about relative pronouns?

What are Relative Pronouns?

Words that are used to connect clauses or phrases to the rest of a sentence.

They include who, that, and which.

Explain the definition of relative pronouns and provide examples.

Who

Who is used to refer to people.

For example, 'The boy who is wearing a blue shirt is my cousin.'

Provide examples of sentences that use 'who' and explain when it should be used.

That

That is used to refer to people, animals, or things.

For example, 'The book that I am reading is really interesting.'

Provide examples of sentences that use 'that' and explain when it should be used instead of 'who' or 'which'.

Which

Which is used to refer to animals or things.

For example, 'The car which is parked outside is mine.'

Provide examples of sentences that use 'which' and explain when it should be used instead of 'that' or 'who'.

Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive

Relative pronouns can be used in either restrictive or non-restrictive clauses.

Restrictive clauses are necessary to the meaning of the sentence, while non-restrictive clauses provide additional information.

 

Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas.

Explain the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses and provide examples.

Restrictive Example

The book that is on the shelf is mine.

Provide an example of a sentence using a restrictive clause and explain why 'that' is used instead of 'which' or 'who'.

Non-Restrictive Example

My car, which is red, is parked outside.

Provide an example of a sentence using a non-restrictive clause and explain why 'which' is used instead of 'that' or 'who'.

The girl ___ is wearing a yellow dress is my friend. (who/which/that)

The dog ___ is wagging its tail belongs to my neighbor. (who/which/that)

The movie ___ we watched last night was really good. (who/which/that)

1. who
2. which
3. that

Using Relative Pronouns in Writing

Using the correct relative pronoun is important in writing to ensure clarity and accuracy.

When in doubt, it is better to use 'that' than to use the wrong pronoun.

Explain the importance of using the correct relative pronoun in writing and provide tips for when students are unsure.

Common Errors

Common errors include using 'who' to refer to animals or things, using 'which' in restrictive clauses, and using 'that' in non-restrictive clauses.

Highlight common errors and explain why they are incorrect.

Summary

Relative pronouns connect clauses or phrases to the rest of a sentence.

'who' : people

'that': people, animals, or things

'which': animals or things.

Summarize the main points of the lesson.

What are relative pronouns?

What is the difference between who, that, and which? When should you use each relative pronoun?

Conclusion

You now know the difference between who, that, and which and can use each relative pronoun correctly.

By the way: 'whose' betekent 'wiens/van wie'

The person whose book I borrowed is on holiday.

Conclude the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their use of relative pronouns.

Practice makes perfect

Exercises 29 and 31

Via SOMToday (online)

In your coursebook on pages 76-78.

Finished that? Work on your presentation or study vocab.

Conclude the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their use of relative pronouns.

Conclude the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their use of relative pronouns.

Conclude the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their use of relative pronouns.

Conclude the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their use of relative pronouns.

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