Combine the following pairs of sentences using a relative pronoun.

A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause and connects it to an independent clause. Relative pronouns, like conjunctions, are words that join clauses—in this case, a relative clause to its main clause. The type of relative pronoun used depends on what kind of noun is being described.

A relative adverb is used to start a description for a noun. (This description is called an adjective clause.) For example: The seat where we sat last Saturday is still free. (The noun being described is “the seat.” The relative adverb is “where.” The adjective clause identifying “the seat” is shaded.)

1. The parcel reached me this morning. My brother sent it.
2. This is the house. Jack built it.
3. The boy didn’t do his homework. The teacher punished him.
4. He tells lies.
5. I know a man.
6. Bring me the file.
7. We met a girl.
8. I saw a soldier.

Relative clauses are types of clause used in written English to allow more complex sentences to be created.

Combining sentences using ‘who’ which is a relative pronoun is very common. Relative pronouns combine two clauses into one sentence….Combine the sentences using the correct relative pronouns.

1. I bought the book.
2. Here is the man.
3. Have you seen the pen?
4. Have you met Mr.
5. This is a story book.
6. Here is a beautiful painting.

To combine means to join two or more things together into a single unit. When things are combined, they form combinations. Less commonly, combine can also be used as a noun to refer to several different things, especially a grain harvester and an event at which athletes showcase their skills.

Two independent clauses can also be joined into one compound sentence with a semicolon alone. Thus, it can separate two independent clauses by itself; a comma cannot separate two independent clauses unless it is followed by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

2. [Complete sentence],[coordinating conjunction] [complete sentence]. Use a comma between two complete sentences joined with a coordinating conjunction. There are 7 coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, yet, so, for.

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.

To combine two independent clauses (complete sentences), use a semicolon or a comma and conjunction. To attach a dependent clause, use a comma if it comes before the independent clause; use no comma if it comes after the independent clause, unless it is a “contrast word” (although, though, even though, whereas).