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Bai Tap Ve Menh de Quan He
Bai Tap Ve Menh de Quan He
Destination C1 & C2
I. Write a relative pronoun in each gap. Do not use the word that
1. Davina, ……………kids you met last weekend, works for Cooper’s in the high street.
2. I’ll never understand the reason………………you decided to join the army.
3. The village………………Alan grew up in is only a few minutes from here.
4. Have you spoken to that guy….……daughter might be able to help you with the
contract?
5. Back in 1970s, ….……I was a teenager, no one….……I knew had a computer.
6. They’ve just announced that Beddington youth club, ….……we all used to hang out
after school, is going to turned into a casino.
7. Chicago’s a city….……I’ve always wanted to visit.
8. Do you remember the time….……we’ve got total lost?
9. The cows….……are in that field over there are Friesians.
10. Our cat Tibby, ….…… loves being stroked all the time, is 16 years old day.
11. Bob wants to become a pop star,….……seems like a totally unrealistic ambition to
me.
12. The official to ….……you need to address your enquiry is temporarily unavailable.
13. ….……spoils the film for me is the ending, ….……is just ridiculous.
14. Julian was the perfect….……we all liked the best.
II. Tick the relative pronouns in Exercise I which can be replaced by that.
III. Circle the relative pronouns in Exercise I which can be omitted.
IV. If the word or phrase in bold is correct, put a tick. If it is incorrect, rewrite it
correctly on the line.
1. We took the dog who we’d found it abandoned in the street straight to the vet.
…………………
2. Would any boys who’s surname begin with M please raise your hands? ……………
3. The day which I first met your mother was the best day of my life. …………………
4. Alfredo thought for a second, and then begin to write “ To Whom It May Concern…”
…………………
5. The woman who I spoke to was extremely helpful. …………………
6. The film which I really want to see it is the new one with Johnny Depp. ………
7. No, the hospital where you were born there was closed down quite a while ago.
…………………
8. Could you just give me one reason why you would say something like that? .
…………………
9. The table where we sat at had a lovely view of Acropolis. …………………
10. That bothers me is why the police took so long to charge them. …………………
11. The guy whose car you just hit it is a traffic warden! …………………
V. Add commas to the sentences where necessary.
1. We are staying at a hotel that you recommended to us.
2. The film which was directed by Mel Gibson is actually in Hebrew.
3. The person who I look up to more than anyone else is my Uncle Geoffrey.
4. I bumped into Katherine the other day which was a strange coincidence.
5. Is that the book which you were telling me about the other day?
6. The best man at my wedding who used to live in Germany has just moves to China.
7. Have you got a suggestion which doesn’t involve spending a lot of money?
8. Warwick University where I spent three wonderful years is one of the top ten
universities in the country.
VI. Write one word in each gap
1. Do you really think the month…………which you’re born affects your character?
2. They declared war on Australia, the reason…………which completely escapes me
now.
3. There are five slices of pizza leaf, two …………which we’d better save for Justin.
4. Is the day…………which you arrive a Friday?
5. Josephine came to the rescue, of course,…………which I’m eternally grateful.
6. There were 20 people at the meeting, some …………whom I’d never met before.
7. The law needs to be strengthened,………… which I mean the police need to be given
new powers.
8. …………whom did you speak?
9. I looked at several possible presents, none…………which were appropriate.
10. She studied in Berlin from 1916 to 1923, …………which time many people still
believed that women had no role in scientific research.
VII. Rewrite as one sentence using a relative clause.
1. That tree is an oak. My grandfather planted 60 years ago.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Tina and Charlie are having a party this Saturday. They’re identical twins.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. On the Friday, we spent most of the day sitting in the port. On the Friday, the ferry
was delayed.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Barbara used to work in the Personnel Department. You met her at Libby’s last
Thursday.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Let’s go to da Vinci’s. They do a great pepper steak there.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
6. This booked was once owned by Sir Francis Drake. It was given to me by my great
aunt.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny’s totally unfit.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
8. Guy is now engaged to my sister. His sister is married to my brother.
Answer keys:
I. V.
9. which VI.
12. whom 12 of
13. that which VII.
8. ✔
9. which
10. what
B. Recycling (advanced)
I. Correct the sentence if necessary. Tick any which are already correct.
1. There’s the woman who she sold me the oranges.
2. This is my brother, who’s wife’s French.
3. Did you ever meet the model who’s married Jeff’s cousin?
4. I don’t like people which talk too loudly.
5. That’s the car whose brakes are being repaired.
6. I know a little tavern at where you can get a wonderful meal.
7. Do you understand what he said?
8. I supposed that’s the house where we’ll have to stay in.
9. Could we arrange a time when we’ll both free?
10. I’m afraid I haven’t sent exactly what he asked for.
11. That I can’t stand is queuing in the rain.
12. Have you any idea to whom I’ll be speaking to?
13. Is that the school which you studied?
14. Deirdre will show the new students which to do.
15. You’d better tell me the reason for he didn’t turn up.
16. That’s the old chap whom you met at the bus stop last week, isn’t it?
17. That was the day when I mislaid my passport.
18. What he told you is hopelessly incorrect.
II. Explain the different in the meaning between each pair of sentences.
1. a. She decided to take the first train that stopped in Strasbourg.
b. She decided to take the first train, which stopped in Strasbourg.
2. a. The people, who hadn’t seen the weather forecast, were caught unawares by the
hurricane.
b. The people who hadn’t seen the weather forecast were caught unawares by the
hurricane.
3. a. We couldn’t eat the food, which was bad.
b. We couldn’t eat the food that was bad.
4. a. I was hoping to visit my cousin, who lives in New Zealand.
b. I was hoping to visit my cousin who lives in New Zealand.
5. a. They picked all the fruit that had ripened.
b. They picked all the fruit, which had ripened.
III. Combine the sentences to make one new sentence, including a defining
relative clause. Make any necessary changes, and omit the relative pronoun if
possible.
1. The bus go up Edward Avenue. It doesn’t stop at the railway station.
2. The debate went on all night. The backbenchers had demanded it.
3. The escaped convicts stashed away the gold bars. They had stolen the gold in a earlier
bank raid.
4. It was her dream cottage! She had always wanted one like that.
5. They booked into the hotel. They had stayed there on their honeymoon.
6. The bodyguards were flanking the King. They had revolvers concealed inside their
jackets.
7. It wasn’t their dog. No, I was taking care of their cat.
8. The tree had died. They cut it down.
9. That’s the cruise. I’ve always wanted to go on that one.
10. I think it was the manager. I was speaking to him.
IV. Correct or improve the sentences if necessary. Tick any which are already
correct.
1. It’s the tallest building which I’ve ever seen.
2. Everything she had told us turned out to be true.
3. He was arrested for speeding, which unfortunately was reported in the local
newspaper.
4. There is very little that escapes the senior partner’s eagle eye.
5. He’ll be playing with the same racquet, with which he always plays.
6. Next Tuesday I’ll have to visit the dentist again which I detest.
V. Combine the sentences to make one new sentence, including relative clause.
1. She had invited a hundred guests. I didn’t any of them.
2. Growling in the corner were two big dogs. They both looked extremely dangerous.
3. The manager called in my new colleagues. I had met one or two of them already.
4. There are several large holes in the road. Three of them had to be repaired urgently.
5. There are some vegetables left over. I was able to use a few of them in some soup for
supper.
6. The talk was attended by over two hundred delegates. Most of them took notes.
7. The researchers reported back to the questionnaires. The most interesting ones
showed a marked change in leisure habits among older people.
8. He comes from a large family. All of them now live in Australia.
Answer keys:
I. IV.
1. There’s the woman who sold me the oranges. 1. It’s the tallest building I’ve ever
seen.
2. This is my brother, whose wife’s French.
2. ✔
3. ✔ 3. ✔
4. I don’t like people who talk too loudly. 4. ✔
5. He’ll be playing with the same
5. ✔
racquet he always plays with.
6. I know a little tavern where you can get a 6. Next Tuesday I’ll have to visit the
wonderful meal. dentist again, which I detest.
V.
7. ✔
1. She had invited a hundred guests,
8. I suppose that’s the house where we’ll have none of whom I knew.
to stay. 2. Growling in the corner were two
big dogs, both of which looked
9. ✔
extremely dangerous.
10. ✔ 3. The manager called in my new
colleagues, one or two of whom I had
11. What I can’t stand is queuing in the rain met already.
4. There were several large holes in
12. Have you any idea who I’ll be speaking to?
the road, three of which had to be
13. Is that the school where/at which you repaired urgently.
studied/which you studied at? 5. There were some vegetables left
over, a few of which I was able to use
14. Deirdre will show the new students what to
in some soup for supper.
do.
6. The talk was attended by over two
15. You’d better tell me the reason why he hundred delegates, most of whom took
didn’t turn up. notes.
7. The researchers reported back on
16. That’s the old chap (who)……….. the questionnaires, the most
interesting of which showed a marked
17. ✔
change in leisure habits among older
18. ✔ people.
8. He comes from a large family, all of
II. whom now live in Australia.
1a. She was only interested in going to
Strasbourg , and let other trains pass until the
Strasbourg train arrived.
III.
Having just spent three weeks of my life sitting on an uncomfortable saddle, pounding
the roads of France, I am into fit state that to do anything except sit and write, which suits
me fine. For I have cycled some 1,500 kilometers, a figure which includes some
extremely hill routes, and frankly the thought of mounting a bicycle which is not one that
I can face for a good few days yet. The journey, which I undertook alone for most of the
way, was all in the name of charity – Help the Aged, a cause which I support whenever
that I can. Having organized my sponsorship, which I arrived in France armed only with
a tiny map of the Tour de France route, which hastily removed from last month’s
“Cycling World” magazine. My intention which was to try and follow the route that the
professionals take, but after three days in which I pushed my body to extremes that it
had never experienced before, that I rapidly abandoned this plan and returned to flatter
ground. On the flat which I was able to keep to about 120 kilometers a day, which is
respectable. I did have to rest my weary limbs at the weekends, though, which enabled
me to recharge my batteries, by which I mean my bodily ones, not the ones that inside
my bike lights. I am pleased to say that after three tortuous weeks which I ended up in
Marseilles, but what pleased me all the more is that I managed to raise over £2,000 for
Help and Aged.
II. Complete each sentence with a suitable word.
1. Midway through the second half City scored their fourth goal, at which point United
gave up completely.
2. There is one person to……………..I owe more than I can say.
3. It was the kind of accident for……………..nobody was really to blame.
4. ……………..leaves last should turn off the lights.
5. Mary was late yesterday,……………..was unusual for her.
6. At 6.00, ……………..was an hour before the plane was due, thick fog descended.
7. I don’t know……………..told you that, but they were wrong.
8. The first I saw you was……………..you answered the door.
9. Mrs Brown was the first owner ……………..dog won three prizes in the same show.
10. I’ve just spoken to Sally, ……………..sends you her love.
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
1. I waited for him until 6.30 and then gave up. (which)
I waited for him until 6.30, at which point I gave up.
2. We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected. (was)
Everything………………………………………………………….rejected.
3. If anyone can understand this application form, they are clever than I am. (is)
Anyone…………………………………………………………clever than I am.
4. I won’t tell you again, you naughty boy. (time)
This…………………………………………………………tell you, you naughty boy.
5. The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change. (made)
The whole summer was sunny and warm, ……………………………nice change.
6. I don’t really approve of his proposal. (what)
I don’t really approve of ………………………………………………proposing.
7. The police never caught the culprit. (committed)
The police never caught……………………………………………………the crime.
8. I have read all of her books but one. (that)
There is only………………………………………………………I haven’t read.
9. I can’t remember the last heavy rain. (when)
I can’t remember…………………………………………………………heavily.
10. Do you get on with your next-door neighbor? (who)
Do you get on with…………………………………………………lives next door.
IV. Make one sentence from the sentences given, beginning as shown. Make any
other necessary changes. Omit any necessary relative pronouns.
1. We eventually caught a train. It was one that stops at every station.
The train we eventually caught was one that stops at every station.
2. Carol slammed the door behind her. Her father had given her a car as a present. She
drove off in it.
Slamming………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. At the end of the street was a building. The street was crowded with shoppers. Tom
had not noticed the building before.
At the end of the street………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Some people have just moved in next door. They have the same surname as some
other people. Those other people have just moved out.
The people who have just moved in next door………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I noticed that the door was open. I decided t go in. This turned out to be a mistake.
Noticing………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Everyone expects the Popular Party candidate, Flora Benstead, to win the election.
She has announced that she will cut income tax by 10% if elected.
Flora Benstead,…………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I listened to George patiently until he started insulting me. At that point, I told him a
few home truths. He didn’t like it.
I listened to George patiently until he started insulting me,…………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Pauline asked me a question. I had no reply to it.
Pauline asked me……………………………………………………………………….
9. He rushed out of the room. He was shouting at the top of his voice. This was typical.
Shouting……………………………………………………………………………….
10. Some people wanted travel scholarships. The end of the week was the deadline. By
then everyone had applied.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
V. Correct the error in each sentence. Omit any unnecessary relative pronouns
in your corrections.
1. To take my life in my hand, I walked to the very end of the high diving board.
Taking my life in
2. I wasn’t sure what to address the letter to, so I put “ The Manager”
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Most of the guests turned up two hours early, that I took by my surprise.
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Whoever that he spoke to last was probably the person who murdered him.
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The book I bought for his birthday is one where I enjoyed very much myself.
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. There’s a chance that I may be late, in that case I’ll phone you.
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Everyone admires her. She’s the kind of person whose everyone looks up to.
………………………………………………………………………………………
VI. Correct any errors in punctuation in these sentences.
1. Many people think that Saturn is the biggest planet which is wrong.
…..is the biggest planet, which…….
2. That’s the man, I used to live next door to.
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I couldn’t remember, which house I had to deliver the card to.
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The coat she wore to the party, was similar to one I have at home.
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Lynn is the only person in my circle of friends, who is married.
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Whoever catches the ball, must come into the middle of the circle.
………………………………………………………………………………………
Answer keys:
I. IV.
Having just spent three weeks of my life 1. The train we eventually caught was one
sitting on an uncomfortable saddle, pounding that stops at every station.
the roads of France, I am into fit state that to 2. Slamming the door, Carol drove off in the
do anything except sit and write, which suits car her father had given her as a present.
me fine. For I have cycled some 1,500
kilometers, a figure which includes some 3. At the end of the street, which was
extremely hill routes, and frankly the thought crowded with shoppers, (there) was a
of mounting a bicycle which is not one that I building Tom had not noticed before.
can face for a good few days yet. The 4. The people who have just moved in next
journey, which I undertook alone for most of door have the same surname as the people
the way, was all in the name of charity – who have just moved out.
Help the Aged, a cause which I support
whenever that I can. Having organized my 5. Noticing the door was open, I decided to
sponsorship, which I arrived in France armed go in, which turned out to be mistake.
only with a tiny map of the Tour de France 6. Flora Benstead, the Popular Party
route, which hastily removed from last candidate, who is expected to win the
month’s “Cycling World” magazine. My election, has announced that she will cut
intention which was to try and follow the income tax by 10% if elected.
route that the professionals take, but after 7. I listened to George patiently until he
three days in which I pushed my body to started insulting me, at which point I told
extremes that it had never experienced him a few home truths he didn’t like.
before, that I rapidly abandoned this plan and
returned to flatter ground. On the flat which I 8. Pauline asked me a question to which I
was able to keep to about 120 kilometers a had no reply.
day, which is respectable. I did have to rest 9. Shouting at the top of his voice, which
my weary limbs at the weekends, though, was typical, he rushed out the room.
which enabled me to recharge my batteries,
by which I mean my bodily ones, not the 10. By the end of the week, which was the
ones that inside my bike lights. I am pleased deadline, everyone who wanted travel
to say that after three tortuous weeks which I scholarships had applied (for them).
ended up in Marseilles, but what pleased me V.
all the more is that I managed to raise over
£2,000 for Help and Aged. 1. Taking my life
Answer keys:
I. VII.
1 who, 2 whose, 3 who, 4 which, 5 that, 1. which
6 whose, 7 whose 2. What
II. 3. who
1 whose, 2 that, 3 whose, 4 who, 4. whose
5 whose, 6 who, 7 who 5. that
III. 6. that
1 D, 2N, 3 N, 4D, 5N, 6N, 7D 7. whose
IV. 8. who
1. The book that John was reading was a bit 9. which
frightening. 10. who
2. ✔ VIII.
3. In the end, your holiday was the best that 1 his, 2 ✔, 3 it, 4 she, 5 it, 6 ✔, 7 they
we had ever had.
IX.
4. The dentist who I go to isn’t very
expensive. 1. The museum that we want to visit opens at
12.00.
5. The film which we saw last week was
much better than this one. 2. The boy whose bike was taken visited the
police station.
6. ✔
3. The friend who met me at the airport
7. ✔
V. carried my suitcase.
1. These are the boys I went on holiday with. 4. The meal that Tom cooked was delicious.
2. This is the letter I’ve been waiting for. 5. The friend who is staying with me comes
3. That’s the shop Sue bought her bike from. from Paris.
4. That’s the hotel I stayed at. 6. The man whose wallet I found gave me a
reward.
5. Tim is someone I hardly ever write to.
7. The shop in the centre that I go to is
6. Do you know who this book was written cheaper./The shop that I go to in the centre is
by? cheaper.
7. Ravenna was the most interesting town we 8. The girl whose party I went to phoned me.
stayed in.
9. I know someone who likes you.
8. United were the best team (that) we played
against. 10. The film that we saw last week was more
interesting.
VI.
X.
1. Friday was the last time I saw Jim.
1. ✔
2. The island that/which we visited was
extremely beautiful. 2. what