A: The woman who lives next door is my English teacher.

B: Mrs. Jones? Wow. Thats nice.

A: Yeah, I agree. She is as well very kind.
B: Wonderful! Youre lucky to have a teacher like her.
Conversation
The woman who lives next door is my English teacher.
Daily English 5 E1
The woman lives next door.
She is my teacher.
She is a teacher.
She is kind.
Relative Clauses
Relative Clause Modifying Subject Language Focus
1. The woman who lives next door is my English teacher.
A: Hey John! you look sad, are you okay?
B: No, Im not. The thief stole the car that I rented.
A: Oh reall? Did you inform the police?
B: Yes, I did. I informed a policeman who was very strict. He made me feel even
more worried.
The thief stole the car that I rented.
Conversation
The thief stole the car.
I rented it.
I informed a policeman.
He was very strict.
Daily English 5 E2
Relative Clauses
Relative Clause Modifying Object of the Verb Language Focus
1. The thief stole the car that I rented.
A: Jack! Welcome back! How was the trip?
B: I am very exhausted. You know, I was annoyed with the man who sat next to me on the
plane. He talked all the time
A: Oh really? What did he talk about?
B: Actually, it was unbelievable. He was talking about my friend, Grace, the whole time. He was
in love with my friend who he met last year but left him after only a month.
A: Oh! What a small world.
I was annoyed with the man who sat next to me on the plane.
Conversation
He was in love with my friend.
He met her last year.
I was annoyed with the man.
He sat next to me.
Daily English 5 E3
Relative Clauses
Relative Clause Modifying Object of Preposition Language Focus
1. I was annoyed with the man who sat next to me on the plane.
A: John, thanks for the dinner last Sunday. The food was great.
B: Youre welcome. Glad you liked it.
A: I think that restaurant is an expensive place where rich people dine.
B: Yes, indeed. I really want to take you to a nice place where you can enjoy good food.
That restaurant is an expensive place where rich people dine.
Conversation
That restaurant is an expensive place.
The rich people dine in that place.
I want to take you to a nice place.
You can enjoy good food.
Daily English 5 E4
Relative Clauses
Relative Clause Modifying Places Language Focus
1. That restaurant is an expensive place where rich people dine.
A: Mom, why do so many places have heart decorations on their walls and ceilings?
B: Honey, it is February. The month when we give presents to the ones we love.
We call it Valentines month.
A: Oh, I see. Is it the time for showing love?
B: Yes, youre right. It is the time when people give chocolate and candies to show love.
February is the month when people give present to the ones they love.
Conversation
It is the time for showing love.
People usually give chocolate and candies.
February is the month of hearts.
People give presents to the ones they love.
Daily English 5 E5
Relative Clauses
Relative Clause Modifying Time Language Focus
1. February is the month when people give presents to the ones they love.
A: Peter told me that he loves you. Do you think its true?
B: I dont believe it. What he said was a lie.
A: How can you say that?
B: Because he never admits it to me. Who he loves remains a secret.
What he said was a lie.
Conversation
(B) _____________________________
(A) ___________________________
Daily English 5 E6
Noun clauses
Noun Clause as Subjects Language Focus
1. What he said was a lie.
2. Who he loves remains a secret.
A: Didnt you call Akira yet?
B: Yes, I did. She said she was sick, but shell be here this afternoon.
A: Really? Will she be okay?
B: Dont worry. She knows herself best. I think she knew what she felt.
She knew what she felt.
Conversation
Daily English 5 E7
Noun clauses
Noun Clause as Objects of Verbs Language Focus
1. Akira said that she was sick.
2. She knew what she felt.
(B) _____________________________
(A) ___________________________
A: So, how was his frst day at school?
B: He said it was great. Akio listened to what the teacher explained.
A: Where was he seated?
B: He was seated on the front row. He was interested in what she had to say.
He was interested in what she had to say.
Conversation
Daily English 5 E8
Noun clauses
Noun Clause as Object of Prepositions Language Focus
1. Akio listened to what the teacher explained.
2. He was interested in what she had to say.
(B) _____________________________
(A) ___________________________
A: I think hes hiding something from me. He didnt tell me the truth when I asked
him about it.
B: Tell me more.
A: He is a blabber. He makes up stories, but none of them are true.
B: Well, you can call him what you want. You can even call him a liar.
You can call him what you want.
Conversation
Daily English 5 E9
Noun clauses
Noun Clause as Object Complements Language Focus
1. You can call him a liar.
2. You can call him what you want.
(B) _____________________________
(A) ___________________________
A: The fact that the earthquake destroyed a lot of buildings is affecting the
entire town.
B: Really? How is the government handling it? I heard they felt stuck in a predicament.
A: Yes, the predicament being whether they should ask help from other countries or
not, is being considered.
B: I hope they can decide soon. The victims of the earthquake are in need of
real help.
The fact that the earthquake destroyed a lot of buildings is
affecting the entire town.
Conversation
Daily English 5
E10
Noun clauses
Noun Clause as Appositive Language Focus
1. The fact that the earthquake destroyed a lot of buildings is affecting the
entire town.
2. The predicament being whether they should ask help from other countries or
not, is being considered.
(B) _____________________________
(A) ___________________________