2 GRAMMAR EXTRA

ADVANCED PLUS UNIT 2 2.2 Nominal relative clauses

2.1 If and related expressions

1 Replace the underlined word(s) with the correct
relative pronouns in the box.
1 Match the words and phrases 1–8 with the correct how what whatever when whoever
meanings a)–h).
1 Anyone who thinks that teaching is easy is mistaken.
1 rarely a) it appears to be
2 Have you thought about the way that you’re going
2 whether or not b) provided that
to explain this?
3 it seems as if c) yes or no
3 Do you remember the time that you gave an
4 as long as d) if uncertain interview on the radio?
5 if in doubt e) if not 4 She should be able to make friends with
6 otherwise f) except if the people who she likes.
7 without g) not having 5 Tea, juices and milk are the things which he likes
8 unless h) not often to drink.
6 Look into the refrigerator and take anything that
2 Match the sentence halves 1–6 with a)–f). you want.
1 My mother sold the painting
2 But for the occasional assignment, 2 Complete the sentences with the correct
3 They were rarely, if ever, relative clauses in the box.
4 Unless you clarify your expectations, I took last year
5 It’s possible to take the exam
how to respond
6 He’ll come to class next Monday
that’s exactly what
a) the course involved very little work. whichever you choose
b) provided that he is feeling well. whoever the thief was
c) without knowing it was worth a fortune.
1 , will certainly be caught.
d) given the support they needed.
2 To be honest, I didn’t know .
e) students won’t take their homework seriously.
3 is entirely up to you.
f) whether or not you attend the classes.
4 I would have chosen myself.
3 Read each statement and choose the alternative 5 It’s a sociology course .
that is closest in meaning.
1 If in doubt about the assignment, you may always
3 Combine the phrases. Use one of the relative
pronouns in brackets.
contact me via email.
a) You may email me about the assignment once 1 Students like the teacher/the teacher gives them
in a while. the least homework. (who, why, how)
b) You can email me if the assignment is problematic. 2 I lost the gold watch/the watch belonged to my
grandfather. (whichever, how, that)
2 It seems as if she’s not motivated at all.
3 She showed us/to bake bread. (why, what, how)
a) Apparently she’s just not that interested.
4 We’ll provide/the materials you need. (whenever,
b) She’s almost never involved in anything.
whoever, whichever)
3 If so, I’d better start studying right away.
5 We need to hire the person/the person has the
a) If true, I should prepare immediately. most experience. (whoever, whatever, what)
b) If it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t need to study. 1
4 It’s OK to fail as long as you learn.
a) Failure is almost never acceptable, no 2
matter what.
b) Being unsuccessful is fine, but only if you learn
3
something from it.
5 But for the bad weather, we would’ve arrived
on time. 4
a) There was bad weather. Otherwise we wouldn’t
have been late. 5
b) On the chance that there was bad weather, we
wouldn’t have been late.

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2.3 Leading a discussion Consolidation

1 A Unscramble the letters then complete the 1 Correct the sentences by removing one word.
sentences with the correct words. 1 It’s a book what I read ages ago. I loved it
1 ocudl you laaerotbe on that? back then.
2 Could you nru hatt atsp us again? 2 We’ll choose whichever whoever hotel has the
3 That’s an interesting esiptevrcpe. lowest prices. There should be plenty of options.
4 I can ianmige that ironwkg. 3 If in ever doubt, you could always ask someone
5 That’s erncialty worth osicrdnneig. for an explanation. I’m sure they’d be happy
6 Who wudlo like to kkci this one off? to help.
7 Correct me if I’m gronw, but what 4 Without otherwise realising, I closed the door
you’re rytnig to say is . . . before I took my keys. That’s the second time I’ve
done that this week!
8 So our stka oyatd is to . . .
5 I think that unless probably you do things to
B Match the sentences in Exercise 1A (1–8) with the motivate students, they won’t be interested.
explanations a)–h). 6 As if long as we get there before midday, we
a) Are there any volunteers to get us started? won’t miss our train.
b) Your point of view is thought-provoking. 7 Few, if any none, had done the background
c) If I’m not mistaken, the point you’re making is . . . . reading. It seemed as if the students weren’t
interested in the topic.
d) That’s an idea I’d like to think about.
8 If anyone nobody can make a French pastry, my
e) The goal for us is to . . .
mother can. She’s the best cook I know.
f) Would you mind repeating that, please?
9 Unless whenever you’ve attended every class,
g) That’s a likely possibility. you won’t be able to take the exam. The rules are
h) Could you explore that further? very strict.
2 Label the statements and questions with the
10 It would seem as if but we underestimated how
long we would need. I had no idea that painting a
correct category I, FE or C.
room took so long.
(I) initiating a discussion or topic 11 Could you elaborate on that what you said earlier
(FE) giving feedback or evaluating in the discussion? I’d like to know more,
(C) getting others to clarify ideas if possible.
1 Good morning everyone! It’s a privilege to be 12 So, we need to get started. Who would like to kick
here today. this whichever one off?
2 Can I make some quick suggestions for
improvement?
3 Who would like to kick off our discussion?

4 I’m worried that this will give the audience the

wrong impression.
5 What I’d like to start with is the following
question.
6 Can I just check exactly what you meant by that?

7 What are you trying to say?

8 Our main task today is to consider three
perspectives.
9 That’s a very significant point,
10 Could you elaborate on your last comment?

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