RELATIVE CLAUSES

Seminar 4

A. Complete each sentence with one suitable word.

1. Midway through the second half, City scored their fourth goal, at _____________ point United gave up
completely.
2. There is one person to ____________ I owe more than I can say.
3. It was the kind of accident for _____________ nobody was really to blame.
4. Mozarts birthplace and the house __________ he composed The Magic Flute are both now museums.
5. Mary was late yesterday, ______________ was unusual for her.
6. At 6:00, _______________ was an hour before the plane was due, thick fog descended.
7. It is always a violent crime _________ provokes the most extreme reaction from the public.
8. Use the phone _________ you want they all have outside lines.
9. Mrs Brown was the first owner ______________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
10. Ive just spoken to Sally, ____________ sends you her love.

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given.
1. I waited for him until 6:30 and then I have up. (WHICH)
I waited for him until 6:30, ________________________________ gave up.
2. We suggested a lot of things, which were all rejected. (WAS)
Everything ___________________________________________ rejected.
3. If someone understands this book, they are smarter than I am. (IS)
Anyone ____________________________________ smarter than I am.
4. The whole summer was sunny and warm, for a change. (MADE)
The whole summer was sunny and warm, _________________________ nice change.
5. Governments often fall due to high taxation. (FOR)
High taxation is often the main reason ___________________________ fall.
6. Welsh people are often quite musical. (COME)
People _____________________________ are often quite musical.
7. I have read all of her books but one. (THAT)
There is only ______________________________________ I have not read.
8. I grew up in this house. (IN)
This is the house ______________________________ grew up.
9. We were given a lovely double room with a sea view. (HAD)
We were given _______________________________ a sea view.
 C. This article has too many relative clauses in it. Change the underlined parts so that you dont use
a relative clause.
Brockenhurst School, which opened as an
educational experiment in 1974, is to close this summer.
All the teachers who are currently employed by the school
will be relocated to other schools in the area which have
staff vacancies.
Brockenhurst was founded by Sir Patrick McDonald,
who comes from Inverness, at a time when new
educational theories were welcomed by the establishment
and experiments in education were supported. However, in
recent years, such initiatives have been frowned upon as
successive governments have urged a back-to-basics
approach.
The school currently employs 28 teachers, all of
whom come from the holistic school of education. Most of
the teachers have been at the school for at least 15 years.
There are approximately 780 students who are of different
ages at the school, and they will all transfer to schools in
the region. Staff who are currently living at the school will
be found alternative housing by the local council.
Sir Patrick was the first person who was informed of
the governments decision and he passed the bad news on
to staff and students at a meeting which was held last week.
Sir Patrick, who is 62, has decided to take early retirement.
Although Sir Patrick himself was unavailable to comment,
a spokesperson for the school told us, We are all very
sorry about the closure. For over 25 years we have run an
establishment which has been dedicated to making
learning a rich and enjoyable experience. All the staff and
students who have been participating over the years will
agree that this is a sad day not only for the local community
but for education in this country as a whole.

D. Combine the following sentences by means of relative clauses.

1. Here is the girl. You met her yesterday.
2. Mrs Green has just moved in. She is living next door to us.
3. Bring me the book. I left it on the table. The table stands by the window.
4. Dont forget to see the art gallery. So much has been written about it.
5. I have only a few books. They are all second hand.
6. Is that the new restaurant? You pointed it out to me two days ago.
7. Last week I visited the town. Shakespeare used to live there.
8. I met your friend yesterday. You introduced me to him last week.
9. The old gentleman has died. You were talking to me about him.
10. He spoke with dignity. His dignity convinced them of his sincerity.

E. Translate into English.

1. El a sosit ntr-o main pe care o conducea el nsui.
2. Ei au ndeprtat copacul care a czut de-a curmeziul drumului.
3. Nu pot gsi cartea pe care o citeam ieri.
4. Mtua mea, pe care n-ai cunoscut-o niciodat, vine mine.
5. Am dat rochia care era demodat.
6. Copilul despre care i spuneam este fiul Mariei.
7. Am ntlnit o fat ai crei prini te cunosc.
8. Ea cumprase nite flori al cror parfum a umplut camera.
9. Tatl ei, care a fost la New York, tocmai s-a ntors.
10. Omul cruia te-am prezentat sptmna trecut este unchiul meu.