Relative clauses are essential in IELTS Writing and Speaking when you need to add details about people, places, and things. In this activity, you’ll practise using who, which, that, where, and whose to create complex sentences — a great way to improve your grammar range and coherence.
8. A Memorable Place and a Person I Admire
One of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever visited is Hallstatt, a lakeside village in Austria __________ (1) attracts tourists from all over the world. It’s a quiet place __________ (2) you can relax, walk by the water, and enjoy traditional Austrian food.
During my trip, I met a local artist __________ (3) paintings were displayed in a small gallery near the lake. He was a kind man __________ (4) spoke about his love for nature and how it inspired his work. I bought one of his paintings, __________ (5) now hangs in my living room as a reminder of that special trip.
Check answers at the bottom of the page.
1.
(A) which
(B) where
(C) who
(D) that
2.
(A) where
(B) which
(C) who
(D) whose
3.
(A) who
(B) that
(C) whose
(D) which
4.
(A) who
(B) where
(C) that
(D) whose
5.
(A) who
(B) which
(C) that
(D) where
Grammar Explanations
1. “that attracts tourists”
– “That” introduces defining information about the town (same as “which” in this case, but more common in defining clauses).
2. “where you can relax”
– “Where” is used to describe a location.
3. “whose paintings”
– “Whose” shows possession (his paintings).
4. “who spoke…”
– “Who” is used to refer to people.
5. “which now hangs…”
– “Which” refers to the painting (object).
Correct Answers:
- (D) that
- (A) where
- (C) whose
- (A) who
- (B) which
