Grammar Focus
Choose the correct relative pronoun
1. The park, __________ is located in the city center, is a popular spot for tourists.
2. The activist __________ started the campaign is working on a new project.
Answers
1. The park, which is located in the city center, is a popular spot for tourists.
2. The activist who started the campaign is working on a new project.
Practice
1. Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups. Use relative clauses to expand your answers.
Questions:
a. What environmental issues affect your community?
b. What are some solutions to reduce pollution in your city?
c. How can individuals contribute to protecting the environment?
2. Write a short paragraph about an environmental issue in your country, using both defining and non-defining relative clauses.
1. Example Answers:
Air pollution, which is caused by traffic and factories, is a big problem here.
We need to reduce plastic waste, which contributes to ocean pollution.
2. Example Paragraph:
In our city, deforestation, which has been happening for years, is causing serious environmental damage. The forest, which covers a large area, is home to many endangered species.