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B2 Relative Clauses (Defining & Non-Defining) \u2013 Grammar Test 2 | 15 Practice Questions for IELTS, TOEFL & YDS<\/h2>\n

Practice defining and non-defining relative clauses with this B2 Grammar Test 2. Improve your English grammar for IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS with 15 exam-style questions.<\/p>\n

Relative clauses are an important grammatical structure that allows speakers and writers to combine ideas and provide additional information about nouns. At the B2 (upper-intermediate)<\/strong> level, learners are expected to use a variety of relative pronouns such as who, whom, which, that, whose, and where<\/strong> accurately. These clauses make sentences more informative and help avoid repetition by linking related pieces of information together.<\/p>\n

There are two main types of relative clauses in English: defining<\/strong> and non-defining<\/strong> clauses. Defining relative clauses provide essential information that identifies the noun being described, and they are not separated by commas. Non-defining relative clauses add extra, non-essential information and are usually separated by commas in written English. Understanding the difference between these two types is essential for producing clear and grammatically accurate sentences.<\/p>\n

Relative clauses are frequently tested in international English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS<\/strong>. Candidates must be able to choose the correct relative pronoun depending on whether the clause refers to a person, object, place, or possession. Mastering these structures helps learners write more complex sentences, improve academic writing, and express ideas more precisely.<\/p>\n

Choose the correct answer for each question.<\/p>\n

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Detailed Explanations<\/h1>\n

1.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: who<\/p>\n

The sentence refers to a professor, which is a person. When the relative clause describes a person acting as the subject of the clause, the appropriate relative pronoun is used.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: that<\/p>\n

The clause identifies a specific laptop. In defining relative clauses referring to objects, this relative pronoun is commonly used.<\/p>\n

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3.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: whose<\/p>\n

The clause expresses possession related to the neighbor\u2019s car. This relative pronoun is used to show ownership.<\/p>\n

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4.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: which<\/p>\n

The noun refers to a museum, which is a thing or place. In non-defining clauses referring to things, this relative pronoun is used.<\/p>\n

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5.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: whom<\/p>\n

The person mentioned is the object of the verb \u201cspoke to.\u201d In formal English, this relative pronoun is used when referring to a person as the object of the clause.<\/p>\n

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6.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: where<\/p>\n

The sentence refers to a place where the action occurred. This relative adverb is used when describing locations.<\/p>\n

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7.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: who<\/p>\n

The clause describes students performing an action. This relative pronoun refers to people acting as the subject of the clause.<\/p>\n

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8.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: which<\/p>\n

The noun refers to a painting, which is an object. This relative pronoun introduces clauses describing things.<\/p>\n

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9.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: whose<\/p>\n

The clause shows possession related to Mr. Brown\u2019s office. This relative pronoun expresses ownership.<\/p>\n

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10.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: that<\/p>\n

The clause identifies a specific book being discussed. This relative pronoun is commonly used in defining clauses referring to objects.<\/p>\n

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11.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: where<\/p>\n

The sentence describes the location of the picnic. This relative adverb connects the noun with the place where the action happened.<\/p>\n

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12.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: who<\/p>\n

The clause refers to an engineer, which is a person performing the action of designing the bridge.<\/p>\n

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13.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: who<\/p>\n

The clause provides additional information about Sarah and is separated by commas. Non-defining clauses referring to people use this pronoun.<\/p>\n

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14.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: whose<\/p>\n

The clause describes possession related to the company\u2019s products. This pronoun indicates ownership.<\/p>\n

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15.<\/h3>\n

Correct Answer: which<\/p>\n

The clause refers to a conference, which is an event rather than a person. This relative pronoun introduces clauses describing things or events.<\/p>\n

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