Grammar Exercise: Optional Relative Pronouns

Intermediate

Look at these sentences, which all use relative pronouns. Which ones can be omitted?

1. That was the place where I'd seen you.
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2. Hannah went to get the book which I'd lent her the day before.
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3. It was raining again. The rain always reminded her of the city where they went for their honeymoon.
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4. Maxine was furious. "Tell that brother of yours, who I never want to see again, that it's over, finished!"
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5. Tell me the song which makes you feel happiest.
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6. The conference will take place in Geneva. Please e-mail a list of all the lectures that you want to attend.
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7. Which is the colour that you would like for the kitchen? Cream?
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8. The man fell over in the street and it was his own sister who found him there.
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