GRADE 12 ENGLISH
HANDOUT FOR SECOND SEMESTER LESSON
APRIL 1, 2020
MINDESIL NIGUSSIE
e-mail: . Mobile No. +251936458789
,UNIT 7
FINDING A JOB: Language Focus; Relative Clauses
UNIT 8
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Language Focus; Modals of ability, possibility (can, may,
might)
UNIT 9
TRADITION VERSUS PROGRESS: Writing; Report
UNIT 10
FUTURE THREATS: Language Focus; Quantifiers (Some, Any, No, None)
UNIT 11
THE FILM INDUSTRY: Exam strategies
UNIT 12
CLASS MAGAZINE: Punctuation Marks
BBO / EXCEL ACADEMY 2
, Grade 12 English: Compelled by Mindesil N.
UNIT 7
FINDING A JOB
LANGUAGE FOCUS ; RELATIVE CLAUSES
A relative clause begins with relative pronouns such as who, whom, which, that, whose, of
which, where etc.
e.g. The book is about a girl who falls in love with Tom.
The underlined part of the above sentence is a relative clause. It gives additional information
about the noun “girl”.
Generally, there are two kinds of relative clauses
1. Defining Relative Clause
This describes the preceding noun in such a way so as to distinguish it from other nouns of
the same class.
A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun. Examples;
I meet someone who said he knew you
The girls who serve in this shop are the owner’s daughters
Notice that there is no comma between the noun and the defining relative clause. Also, “that”
can be used with this clause.
Examples
The man who robbed you has been arrested (subject, person)
The man who/whom/that I saw told me to come back today (Object, person)
The woman whose son I helped was very happy (possessive)
This is the picture which/that causes impression (subject, thing)
2. Non-defining Relative Clause
This clause is placed after nouns which are definite already. They do not define the noun,
but simply add extra information. i.e. They are not essential in the sentence
They are separated by comma.
“that” cannot be used with this clause
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, Example
Kenenisa, who is Ethiopian athlete, won the marathon race.
I invited Ali, who is my neighbor.
Example
My neighbor, who is pessimistic, says there will not be good harvest this year.
This is Bekele, whose father lives in Germany.
These books, which you can get at any shop, are valuable.
Exceptions
Qualifier (all, both, most, several etc.) + of + whom/which
e.g. Her sons, both of whom study abroad, call her up every week.
Preposition for /to/ with + whom/which
This is Chala for whom I lent my computer.
Exercise
CHOOSE THE ALTERNATIVE THAT BEST ANSWERS EACH QUESTION
1. Anyone ___________ wants to drive a car must have his driving license.
A. who B. whom C. that D. A and C
2. My classmate knows a person________ can paint beautiful pictures
A. Who B. whom C. which D. whose
3. I have a cousin _________ can speak five languages.
A. Whose B. who C. that D. B and C
4. My friend, _________ grandfather’s name is the same as mine, is here today.
A. Who B. whom C. whose D. which
5. __________ do you think will come tonight?
A. Whom B. who C. whomever D. that
6. Will the delegate from the parliament indicate_______ he wants to support?
A. Whom B. what C. that of D. which
7. Sara: I am going downtown
Helen: ________________?
Sara: With my mother.
A. Whose with B. Who with C. Which with D. With who
8. These are the students from my village both of ___________study medicine.
A. Who B. that C. whom D. all
Writing; A letter of Application and CV (Curriculum Vitae)
When you apply for a job, you have to sell yourself. Every aspect of the letter is important:
neat writing and appearance, clean paper, good use of English and correct spelling, all are the
necessary information, the correct length, politeness, formal layout and style.
Steps to follow when writing an application letter (Cover letter)
BBO / EXCEL ACADEMY 2
HANDOUT FOR SECOND SEMESTER LESSON
APRIL 1, 2020
MINDESIL NIGUSSIE
e-mail: . Mobile No. +251936458789
,UNIT 7
FINDING A JOB: Language Focus; Relative Clauses
UNIT 8
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Language Focus; Modals of ability, possibility (can, may,
might)
UNIT 9
TRADITION VERSUS PROGRESS: Writing; Report
UNIT 10
FUTURE THREATS: Language Focus; Quantifiers (Some, Any, No, None)
UNIT 11
THE FILM INDUSTRY: Exam strategies
UNIT 12
CLASS MAGAZINE: Punctuation Marks
BBO / EXCEL ACADEMY 2
, Grade 12 English: Compelled by Mindesil N.
UNIT 7
FINDING A JOB
LANGUAGE FOCUS ; RELATIVE CLAUSES
A relative clause begins with relative pronouns such as who, whom, which, that, whose, of
which, where etc.
e.g. The book is about a girl who falls in love with Tom.
The underlined part of the above sentence is a relative clause. It gives additional information
about the noun “girl”.
Generally, there are two kinds of relative clauses
1. Defining Relative Clause
This describes the preceding noun in such a way so as to distinguish it from other nouns of
the same class.
A clause of this kind is essential to the clear understanding of the noun. Examples;
I meet someone who said he knew you
The girls who serve in this shop are the owner’s daughters
Notice that there is no comma between the noun and the defining relative clause. Also, “that”
can be used with this clause.
Examples
The man who robbed you has been arrested (subject, person)
The man who/whom/that I saw told me to come back today (Object, person)
The woman whose son I helped was very happy (possessive)
This is the picture which/that causes impression (subject, thing)
2. Non-defining Relative Clause
This clause is placed after nouns which are definite already. They do not define the noun,
but simply add extra information. i.e. They are not essential in the sentence
They are separated by comma.
“that” cannot be used with this clause
1|Page
, Example
Kenenisa, who is Ethiopian athlete, won the marathon race.
I invited Ali, who is my neighbor.
Example
My neighbor, who is pessimistic, says there will not be good harvest this year.
This is Bekele, whose father lives in Germany.
These books, which you can get at any shop, are valuable.
Exceptions
Qualifier (all, both, most, several etc.) + of + whom/which
e.g. Her sons, both of whom study abroad, call her up every week.
Preposition for /to/ with + whom/which
This is Chala for whom I lent my computer.
Exercise
CHOOSE THE ALTERNATIVE THAT BEST ANSWERS EACH QUESTION
1. Anyone ___________ wants to drive a car must have his driving license.
A. who B. whom C. that D. A and C
2. My classmate knows a person________ can paint beautiful pictures
A. Who B. whom C. which D. whose
3. I have a cousin _________ can speak five languages.
A. Whose B. who C. that D. B and C
4. My friend, _________ grandfather’s name is the same as mine, is here today.
A. Who B. whom C. whose D. which
5. __________ do you think will come tonight?
A. Whom B. who C. whomever D. that
6. Will the delegate from the parliament indicate_______ he wants to support?
A. Whom B. what C. that of D. which
7. Sara: I am going downtown
Helen: ________________?
Sara: With my mother.
A. Whose with B. Who with C. Which with D. With who
8. These are the students from my village both of ___________study medicine.
A. Who B. that C. whom D. all
Writing; A letter of Application and CV (Curriculum Vitae)
When you apply for a job, you have to sell yourself. Every aspect of the letter is important:
neat writing and appearance, clean paper, good use of English and correct spelling, all are the
necessary information, the correct length, politeness, formal layout and style.
Steps to follow when writing an application letter (Cover letter)
BBO / EXCEL ACADEMY 2
