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B8/JHS2.3.1.1.2 Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who/whom, which/that, whose) correctly in speaking and writing

Judith Kpakpo

Indicator: B8.3.1.1.2 – Demonstrate use of relative pronouns (who, whom, which, that, whose) correctly in speaking and writing.
 
Lesson Title: “The Friend Who Helps: Mastering Relative Pronouns!”

Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, You should be able to:

  1. Identify relative pronouns in sentences.

  2. Explain the function of each relative pronoun.

  3. Use relative pronouns correctly in both speaking and writing.

 

This may contain: a poster with different words and phrases on the same page as well as an image

  

 

“Look at this sentence: The girl who won the race is my sister.
What word connects ‘the girl’ and ‘won the race’?”

Did you say who?

Fantastic that is correct!

The word who is a relative pronoun. It links the noun ‘girl’ to more information about her. Today, we’ll learn how to use relative pronouns properly!

 

Write these words in your book.
who, whom, whose, which, that

  • Who – for people (subject): The boy who is singing is my cousin.

  • Whom – for people (object): The teacher whom we respect is kind.

  • Whose – shows possession: The girl whose bag was stolen is crying.

  • Which – for things or animals: The book which I borrowed is interesting.

  • That – for people or things (less formal): The dog that barked is outside.

Write these sentences in your book and ask your friend to underline the relative pronouns and say what they refer to:

  1. The man who fixed our TV is my uncle.

  2. The chair that is broken needs repair.

  3. She is the girl whose brother won the award.

  4. The teacher whom we met was very kind.

  5. The phone which you lost has been found.

Are your answers similar to mine?

  1. The man _who_ fixed our TV is my uncle.

    • Relative Pronoun: who

    • Refers to: the man (a person who did the fixing)

  1. The chair _that_ is broken needs repair.

    • Relative Pronoun: that

    • Refers to: the chair (an object)

  1. She is the girl _whose_ brother won the award.

    • Relative Pronoun: whose

    • Refers to: the girl (shows possession—her brother won)

  1. The teacher _whom_ we met was very kind.

    • Relative Pronoun: whom

    • Refers to: the teacher (object of the verb “met”)

  1. The phone _which_ you lost has been found.

    • Relative Pronoun: which

    • Refers to: the phone (an object)

 

This contains: Usage of each Relative Pronoun and their examples.

Activity: Complete the sentences using the correct relative pronoun.

  1. The woman _______ called you is my aunt.

  2. The pencil _______ I found belongs to you.

  3. This is the boy _______ bicycle was stolen.

  4. That’s the teacher _______ we listened to yesterday.

  5. I have a dog _______ loves playing fetch.

📝 Writing Task: Write 5 sentences using a different relative pronoun in each sentences.

 ✏️ Wrap up:

“Remember, relative pronouns help us connect ideas and avoid repeating words. They make our writing and speech smoother!”

Choose the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) to complete each sentence.

  1. The woman _______ called you is my aunt.
    a) which b) who c) that d) whom

  2. The car _______ he bought is expensive.
    a) who b) that c) whom d) whose

  3. The teacher _______ we respect is leaving the school.
    a) whom b) whose c) which d) who

  4. This is the student _______ phone was stolen.
    a) whom b) which c) whose d) that

  5. The book _______ you lent me was interesting.
    a) who b) whose c) that d) whom

Section B: Underline and Explain (10 marks)

Underline the relative pronoun in each sentence and state what it refers to.

  1. The girl who helped me is my cousin.
    → Relative Pronoun: ___________
    → Refers to: ___________________

  2. I saw the boy whose dog was barking.
    → Relative Pronoun: ___________
    → Refers to: ___________________

  3. The house that Jack built is on the hill.
    → Relative Pronoun: ___________
    → Refers to: ___________________

  4. The man whom we spoke to was a doctor.
    → Relative Pronoun: ___________
    → Refers to: ___________________

  5. The shirt which I bought is too big.
    → Relative Pronoun: ___________
    → Refers to: ___________________

Section C: Sentence Construction (10 marks)

Use each of the following relative pronouns to form a complete sentence:

  1. who – ____________________________________________

  2. whom – __________________________________________

  3. whose – __________________________________________

  4. which – ___________________________________________

  5. that – _____________________________________________

Homework (Optional)

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about a family member or a friend. Use at least two relative pronouns in your description.