CFC Extension Grammar - Unit 12

A Relative Clauses and Pronouns - Complete the sentences with a relative clause. Use the clues in brackets and choose
a relative pronoun: who, which, that, whose, where, when, why, whom. In some sentences the relative pronoun is not
needed; in those cases, write the relative pronoun in brackets. Remember to use commas where appropriate.
EXAMPLE: As far as I know, people _____who exercise lead better lives__________________. (exercise / better lives)
1 My instructor ___________________________________ designed an appropriate exercise routine for me.
(I told / back problems)
2 A large number of people _________________ take medication without having consulted a physician. (fall sick)
3 The vitamins _________________________ . (she takes/ expensive)
4 Joe _____________________ began a diet last month. (diagnosed / obese)
5 Ive just received my test results from the lab ______________________________ . (went to / last week).
6 Linda ______________________________________ is the manager of the new gym. (her brother / I work).
7 Everybody knows the _________________________________ was to meet girls. (the reason / he took / aerobics)
B Relative pronouns Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun: who, which, that, whose, where, when, why, whom.
1 The doctor to ________ Carlos went to see was very thorough.
2 Mr. Johnson, _________ went into surgery last night, is recovering well.
3 Hypoglycaemia occurs ____________ the level of sugar in the blood drops suddenly.
4 The reason __________ Frank is not losing weight is that he is not following his diet.
5 Philip was the first person _________ had a heart transplant in the new hospital.
6 Sara had been inattentive to her eating habits _____________ she was diagnosed with high cholesterol.
7 There isnt much ________ can go wrong if you follow the program your doctor ordered.
8 The gym ________ I go has one of the best personal training programmes in the country.
9 Most of the patients _______ took the new drug recovered successfully.
10 Blanca is a doctor _________ research on metabolism has helped many people live healthier lives.
C Relative pronouns to connect phrases- Combine the sentences from box 1 with a sentence from box 2 to make new
sentences. Join them with a relative pronoun.
1 2
1. Dr. Sanchez had to see over 30 patients by himself.
2. Most artists hire personal trainers.
3. Going on a diet is recommended by most doctors.
4. One tip for losing weight is to drink 3 litres of water
a day.
5. I have more fun exercising.

a. A balanced diet balances proteins and calories.
b. Doctors recommend drinking 3 liters of water a
day.
c. His assistant resigned last week.
d. I love to exercise with a partner.
e. Personal trainers help them stay in great shape.

1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
4 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
5 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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