English Grammar Exercises

Units 83–85: Relative Clauses, Whatever/Whichever, There is/are

83. Relative Clauses (Who/Which/Where)
83.1 Who / Which / Where
  1. I'll never forget that afternoon when Paula told me she wanted to move to another country.
  2. Jane, whose sister you work with, is giving the speech this afternoon.
  3. A long break and some sunshine is exactly what Kelly needs right now.
  4. Toni's café, where you worked as a student, has closed down.
  5. I'm interviewing a woman whose brother used to work here.
  6. I'm looking forward to a time when we don't have to work so late.
  7. That sofa is just what we need for the living room.
  8. The companies have an agreement whereby they share customer data.
83.2 When / Where / What
  1. I thought it was Monday when Manuela was supposed to come.
  2. I have no idea what he's bought me for my birthday.
  3. We visited the part of India where my parents grew up.
  4. Liam, whose report you've just read, is an excellent lawyer.
  5. Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, is lovely.
83.3 In 2008 / This is the store
  1. In 2008, when I got my first job here, I worked in the warehouse.
  2. This is Miguel, whose sister works in the HR department.
  3. I'm not sure what this is, but I know I like it.
  4. I've already broken the phone that I bought last week.
83.4 2013 was the year
  1. 2013 was the year when I decided to study art.
  2. This is the store where we buy our groceries.
  3. That singer, whose songs Jane loves, is performing tonight.
  4. This dress is exactly what I need for Abigail's party.
84. Whatever / Whichever / Whenever
84.1 Whatever / Whichever
  1. I want to finish this puzzle, however long it takes.
  2. Catrina said she'd support me, whichever decision I make.
  3. You can wear whatever you like for John's birthday dinner tonight.
  4. Tony tries to visit his parents whenever he gets the chance.
  5. Whoever was in the kitchen last has left a terrible mess.
85. There is / There are / There was
85.1 There was / There's been
  1. There was such a mess after the party.
  2. There's been an explosion at the laboratory.
  3. There's going to be a jazz band at the concert hall tonight.
  4. There are some lovely hats for sale in that store.
  5. There was some awful pollution on the beach.
  6. I'm afraid there isn't any chocolate cake left.
85.2 There is / There are
  1. There is still some milk in the fridge.
  2. There were huge crowds yesterday.
  3. There hasn't been an inspection so far.
  4. There aren't any cakes left, sorry.
  5. There was a storm last night.
  6. There will be a presentation tomorrow.
  7. There is a heatwave at the moment.
  8. There will be rain later today.
85.3 There have been / There will be
  1. There have been a lot of complaints about the poor service at the restaurant.
  2. There will be a meeting to discuss the forthcoming redundancies.
  3. There's going to be a party to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary.
85.4 There were / There aren't
  1. There were a lot of visitors at yesterday's exhibition.
  2. There aren't any tickets for the show this evening.
  3. There is a lot of sugar in the recipe for Cathy's cake.
  4. Is there a party to celebrate Olive's 90th birthday tomorrow?
  5. There is going to be a soccer match this afternoon.
  6. Was there enough room for all the guests?
  7. Do you know if there is another train tonight?
  8. There has been some terrible weather recently.
  9. There weren't many students at the lecture.
  10. Bill's so busy at work. There is a deadline soon.
  11. There is water all over the floor. What happened?
  12. I'm sure there won't be another unexpected election this year.
85.5 There's plenty / There is a large
  1. There's plenty of food in the fridge.
  2. There is a large dog in the street.
  3. Are there any good cafés in your town?
  4. There are a lot of people selling fruit and vegetables.
  5. There won't be another bus today.
  6. Do you know if there is any rice left?
  7. There are lots of people waiting outside.
  8. Will there be an exam at the end of the course?
  9. Is there going to be a meeting this afternoon?
85.6 There weren't many / There are not enough
  1. There weren't many cars in my village when I was a child.
  2. There are not enough seats for all the people here.

Answers Index (All in Order)

83.1 I'll never forget that afternoon when Paula told me she wanted to move to another country.
83.2 I thought it was Monday when Manuela was supposed to come.
83.3 In 2008, when I got my first job here, I worked in the warehouse.
83.4 2013 was the year when I decided to study art.
84.1 I want to finish this puzzle, however long it takes.
85.1 There was such a mess after the party.
85.2 There is still some milk in the fridge.
85.3 There have been a lot of complaints about the poor service at the restaurant.
85.4 There were a lot of visitors at yesterday's exhibition.
85.5 There's plenty of food in the fridge.
85.6 There weren't many cars in my village when I was a child.