Who is for people (not things):
that is for things or people:
- We can use that for people, but who is more usual.
which is for things (not people):
Do not use which for people:
- Do you remember the woman who was playing the piano at the party? (not the woman which).
Make sentences A… is a person who…
1. A thief is a person who steals things.
2. A butcher is a person who sells meat.
3. A musician is a person who plays a musical instrument.
4. A patient is a person who is ill in hospital.
5. A dentist is a person who takes care of your teeth.
6. A fool is a person who does stupid things.
7. A genius is a person who is very intelligent.
8. A liar is a person who doesn't tell the truth.
Make one sentence from two:
1. (A man phoned. He didn't give his name.). The man who phoned didn't give his name.
2. (A woman opened the door. She was wearing a yellow dress.). The woman who opened the door was wearing a yellow dress.
3. (Some students took the exam. Most of them passed.). Most of the students who took the exam passed it.
4. (A policeman stopped our car. He wasn't very friendly.). The policeman who stopped our car wasn't very friendly.
Make sentences use who or which:
1. I met a woman who can speak six languages.
2. What's the name of the man who has just started work in your office?
3. What's the name of the river which flows through the town?
4. Where is the picture which was hanging on the wall?
5. Do you know anybody who wants to buy a car?
6. You always ask questions which are difficult to answer.
7. I have a friend who is very good at repairing cars.
8. I think everybody who went to the party enjoyed it very much.
9. Why does he always wear clothes which are too small for him?
Right or wrong? Correct the mistakes:
1. A thief is a person which steals things. a person who steals.
2. An airplane is a machine that flies. OK.
3. A coffee maker is a machine who makes coffee. a machine that/which makes coffee.
4. What's happened to the money that was on the table? OK.
5. I don't like people which never stop talking. people who/that never stop talking.
6. I know somebody that can help you. OK.
7. I know somebody who works in that shop. OK.
8. Correct the sentences who are wrong. the sentences that/which are wrong.
9. My neighbour bought a car who cost ? 40,000. a car that/which cost ? 40,000.
