Defining relative clauses

Use who for people and which for things; that can be used in many defining relative clauses.

Use who for people and which for things; that can be used in many defining relative clauses. The clause identifies the person or thing you mean.

Practical examples

The person who called is my colleague.

الشخص الذي اتصل هو زميلي.

This is the book that I mentioned.

هذا هو الكتاب الذي ذكرته.

We need a room which has a window.

نحتاج غرفة فيها نافذة.

Check your understanding

1. Complete: The woman ___ teaches us is kind.
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