CHANGE AND DISCUSS

Grammar: participle clauses

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Look at the list of statements and questions below. If possible, change them so
they contain a participle clause. It is not possible in every case.
1 In your country, is it impolite to make noise while you are eating?
2 People who were born in the last two decades would find it impossible to live without
the internet.
3 It is better for companies to employ people who are experienced than employ
graduates.
4 Did you always study hard when you took exams at school?
5 It is better to marry someone who you think is funny than someone rich.
6 It’s depressing to see so many young people who are endangering their health by eating
junk food and smoking.
7 Motorists who are still drive at seventy-five, years old should take another driving test.
8 The best nights out are the ones which are unplanned.
9 Do you listen to music while you are travelling?
10 The most beautiful places are the ones which are unchanged by mankind.
11 All the technology which has been created in the last fifteen years has not improved
our lives.
12 Company employees who work from home are more productive than the ones in
the office.
13 People who have children later in life make better parents.
14 When you read English, do you want to understand every word?
15 A man who holds doors open for women is old fashioned and sexist.
16 People who have dogs should pick up their dogs’ mess.
17 Rail passengers who have to wait more than fifteen minutes late should not have to pay.
18 People who have been found guilty of a crime should not be allowed to vote.
19 Cars which are made in Germany are reliable but too expensive.
20 Homes which are located in the centre of cities should be cheaper for nurses, teachers
and emergency service workers.

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