Lesson 3

Lección 11/29 | Tiempo de estudio: 40 Min
Lesson 3

  • Relative sentences and sentence connectors with relative pronouns are essential tools for providing additional information, making connections, and adding clarity to our statements. In the context of "You're not invited to the party," let's explore the rules and uses of relative sentences and sentence connectors with relative pronouns.

  • Relative Sentences:

  • Relative sentences provide additional details about a noun or pronoun in the main clause. They are introduced by relative pronouns such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that." 

  • Here are some rules and uses to keep in mind:

  • "Who" is used to refer to people.
  • For example,
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The person who organized the party is my friend.

  • "Whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition.
  • For example,
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I met the person whom you invited to the party.


  • "Whose" indicates possession and is used to show ownership.
  • For example,
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The girl whose birthday it is organized the party.

  • "Which" is used to refer to things or animals.
  • For example,
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The cake, which is chocolate-flavored, is delicious.

  • "That" can refer to both people and things.
  • For example,
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The person that I saw at the party was not invited.


  • Sentence Connectors with Relative Pronouns:

  • Sentence connectors with relative pronouns are used to join two clauses together, providing additional information or making connections. Here are some commonly used connectors:

  • "Where" is used to indicate a place.
  • For example,
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The party will be held at the venue where we had our last gathering.


  • "When" is used to indicate a time.
  • For example,
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The party will take place on Friday when most people are available.


  • "Why" is used to indicate a reason or cause.
  • For example,
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She wasn't invited to the party, which is why she feels upset.


  • "That" can also be used as a sentence connector, similar to "which" or "who."
  • For example,
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I received an invitation to the party that my friend organized.


Activity

1. The following text has some mistakes, find and correct them. 



My cousin, that  is a talented musician, recently released an album that has gained widespread acclaim. The songs, who were written and composed by him, reflect his diverse musical influences. He plays multiple instruments, including the guitar, piano, and drums, that adds richness and depth to his compositions. One of his songs, titled "The Journey," tells a captivating story that resonates with listeners. The album, whom cover art was designed by a renowned artist, showcases his artistic vision and attention to detail. The lyrics, where he carefully crafted, explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Overall, my cousin's musical journey, which started at a young age, has culminated in this remarkable album who showcases his immense talent and passion for music.

Correction 


My cousin, is a talented musician, recently released an album that has gained widespread acclaim. The songs, were written and composed by him, reflect his diverse musical influences. He plays multiple instruments, including the guitar, piano, and drums, adds richness and depth to his compositions. One of his songs, titled "The Journey," tells a captivating story that resonates with listeners. The album, cover art was designed by a renowned artist, showcases his artistic vision and attention to detail. The lyrics, he carefully crafted, explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Overall, my cousin's musical journey, which started at a young age, has culminated in this remarkable album showcases his immense talent and passion for music.








2. Choose the correct option 





is wearing a red dress is my sister. (who / whom / which)





I was born. (which / where / whose)





cover is torn, belongs to me. (who / whose / which)







3. Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun or conjunction. Example: 












The book I am reading is on the table.






The car, broke down on the way, had to be fixed by a mechanic.






The movie we watched last weekend was fantastic







The girl many people attended, was a great success.







The party many people attended, was a great success.






I know the reason he didn't come to the meeting







The house, is very old, is going to be renovated.