Mastering English Grammar: Clauses, Pronouns & Workplace Terms

Mastering English Grammar and Workplace Vocabulary

This document provides a concise collection of examples and exercises focusing on essential English grammar concepts, including relative clauses and pronouns, alongside practical workplace vocabulary. Enhance your understanding of formal and informal language usage and expand your professional lexicon.

Essential Workplace Vocabulary

• The deadline is tomorrow, not a day later.
• The perks include a company car.
• He first started working here as a clerk.
• That’s nonsense. It’s just not true.
• She’s been promoted to a new position.
• I’m not a slave. I don’t work for free.
• This week I’m working the early shift.
• I need help. This task requires teamwork.

Common Relative Pronouns and Prepositions

Here is a list of common relative pronouns and prepositions frequently used in English:

• which
• who
• whose
• where
• of which
• whom
• with

Understanding Relative Clauses: Formal vs. Informal Usage

Explore how relative clauses are constructed and the differences between formal and informal expressions in various contexts.

• Example 1: Storing Books

  Relative Clause: This is the locker in which I store all my books.

  Formal: This is the locker in which I store all my books.

  Informal: This is the locker I store all my books in.

• Example 2: Dining with a Friend

  Relative Clause: Mary is the friend with whom I usually have dinner every Friday.

  Formal: Mary is the friend with whom I usually have dinner every Friday.

  Informal: Mary is the friend I usually have dinner with every Friday.

• Example 3: Engagement Ring

  Relative Clause: This is the ring with which I will get engaged next month.

  Formal: This is the ring with which I will get engaged next month.

  Informal: This is the ring I will get engaged with next month.

• Example 4: Unrecognized Actress

  Relative Clause: People were staring at the actress whom they didn’t recognize.

  Formal: The actress at whom people were staring was not recognized.

  Informal: People were staring at the actress they didn’t recognize.

• Example 5: Working for a Boss

  Relative Clause: He was the boss for whom she had worked since she left school.

  Formal: He was the boss for whom she had worked since she left school.

  Informal: He was the boss she had worked for since she left school.

Advanced Relative Clause Examples

These sentences further illustrate the application of relative clauses in more complex constructions:

• Job candidates should give the impression that teamwork is important to them.
• I’m a reliable employee on whom you can depend.
• Sylvia, who is very hard-working, doesn’t mind working overtime.
• James, with whom I have been working for 10 years, has taken a sabbatical.
• University students who are paid peanuts suffer from burnout.

Translated Sentence Examples

Here are some translated sentences demonstrating various grammatical structures and vocabulary in English:

• I felt really hurt the day my boss told me I didn't have good social skills.
• The qualification needed for this job is a degree in mechanical engineering.
• Sarah, who has just been offered an incredible pay raise, has never been happier in her life.
• I will try to convince them that this is a job for which I am suitable.
• I have always dreamed of having a rewarding job that makes me happy.