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VII. Join these pairs of sentences using the relative pronouns “who” or “which”.

1. The boy was caught. He had stolen the bicycle.
2. The man arrived on Monday. His name is Michael.

3. This is a fine opportunity. It should not be lost.
4. This is an old fort. It was built during the 14 century.
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5. People should not throw stones. People living in glasshouses.

6. This house has a lot of memories for me. This house was built by my great aunt.

VIII. Underline the main clause and circle subordinate clauses in these sentences.
1. We could not buy any souvenirs because the shops were closed.
2. You can meet the professor after his lecture is over.

3. I never thought that writing could be such fun.
4. The lady embroidered her tablecloth while she waited for her grandchild.

5. I was deeply hurt by what you said yesterday.
6. Ananya likes painting, but I prefer clay modelling.
7. If I like the dress, I will buy it.

8. There are many scientists who have made outstanding inventions that have changed
our lives.
9. The teacher guessed what the little child was trying to say.
10. The traveller kept walking across the desert until he came to an oasis.

IX. Underline the adjective clauses in these sentences.

1. The house that I live in belongs to my ancestors.
2. The chocolate muffins, which grandmother baked, have all been eaten.
3. The author, whom we all admire, finally succeeded after many years of obscurity.

4. I found the travel journal that I had misplaced.
5. He visited the village where he was born.

6. Mr Agnihotri is the professor whom you have to approach for guidance.
7. The game, which attracted 2,00,000 people, lasted more than three hours.
8. Fruit, that is grown organically, is expensive.

X. Underline the noun clauses in these sentences.

1. The entire country prayed that she might win her first Grand Slam title.
2. Do you realise how complex the situation is?
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