Non-defining rel. clauses — The World Cup Is Coming — But For Whom?
Grammar: Non-defining relative clauses
Free ESL grammar exercise on non-defining rel. clauses themed around the world cup is coming — but for whom?. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on sport, practising non-defining relative clauses. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
The United States, Canada, and Mexico, which are hosting the FIFA World Cup together for the first time in history, will welcome 48 national teams. Lionel Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, has suggested he may appear in 2026.
Grammar: Non-defining Relative Clauses
- Who — for people
- Use who for people. Messi, who won in 2022, may play in 2026. Commas are required.
- Which — for things
- Use which for things or ideas. The final, which takes place in July, will be in New Jersey.
Sample items
- Neymar, ______ has won numerous trophies in Europe, hopes to play at his fourth World Cup.
- Dallas, ______ hosted matches in the 1994 World Cup, is one of the 2026 venues.
- The group stage, ______ now includes 12 groups of four teams, will last almost three weeks.
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