Identifying Relative Pronoun Use

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5 and 6 to strengthen grammar understanding by analyzing how words like when, where, and that function in different sentence contexts. By comparing paired sentences and identifying when a bolded word is used as a relative pronoun, learners develop sharper awareness of sentence structure, clause relationships, and grammatical roles within standard English.

Skills Reinforced

• Grammar and Sentence Function (Grades 5-6)
  Builds understanding of how words can serve different grammatical purposes depending on context.
• Relative Pronoun Identification
  Helps students recognize when a word introduces a dependent clause and functions as a relative pronoun.
• Syntax and Clause Analysis
  Strengthens ability to analyze how clauses are formed and connected within sentences.
• Standard English Conventions
  Reinforces accurate interpretation of pronouns, adverbs, and conjunctions in written language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary grammar and language standards.
• Comparison-Based Format
  Uses paired sentences to clearly highlight functional differences in word usage.
• Analytical Reading Focus
  Encourages close reading and careful reasoning rather than memorization.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for grammar lessons, discussion starters, review activities, or assessment.

This printable grammar worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of relative pronouns by distinguishing them from other grammatical functions in context. It strengthens sentence analysis, syntax awareness, and grammatical precision while supporting confident application of standard English conventions. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, it’s a no-prep resource for developing thoughtful, analytical language skills.

This worksheet is part of our Relative Pronouns collection.