Syntax: Functions of relative pronouns

Some of the possible functions of the relative pronoun within the defining relative clause:

1-SUBJECT:

The boy who broke the window is called John.

2-DIRECT OBJECT:

The boy (that )you met yesterday is my brother

3-INDIRECT OBJECT:

The man (that) you lent your dictionary to seldom returns the books that he borrows.


Analise the following sentences:


  1. The books that I lent you belong to him
  2. The man you that you want has just left.
  3. Those who want to apply for the job must hand in their application forms before May.
  4. The flowers that I cut this mornig are still fresh.
  5. The windows that were broken by those naughty boys have now been repaired.
  6. The girl that I gave the photograph to is Susan´s cousin.



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