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b. Study the following examples and join the pairs of sentences into
one using suitable relative pronouns:
Example: You were helping the teacher. I wanted to help her.
You were helping the teacher whom I wanted to help.

i. I used to live in Banepa. I was born and went to school there.

ii. He bought the latest model of iPod. Aasif wanted it.
iii. That’s the problem. We solved it together.
iv. Do you know the people? They work for the development of our
nation.
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v. He collected the information. He downloaded the information from
the Internet.
vi. Tell me about your friends. They can help you in your hard times.

vii. What’s the name of the old man? He is wearing the blue cap.
viii. I ploughed the field. My mother wished to plant the seedlings there.

ix. The little girl was standing by the door and gazing at the path
below. Her father had been away for several months.

x. Malala left her studies. The reason for leaving her studies was her
family problem.

Put into Practice

Read the text again. Sort out the sentences which have relative clauses
and make a list of them. Then add five more sentences on your own in
your list discussing in small groups.

Listening

Think and Act

Look at the picture . Can you name
it? Who painted this great artwork?
Have you ever painted anything and
put up for display in exhibition or
gallery? Share your experience
with your friends.

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