English 2: Advanced Grammar and Composition

Practice Task (L1A3- L1A5)

Relative Clauses

A. Directions: Add the phrase in the bracket using ‘that’ or ‘who’ and a relative clause. Write the new
sentence directly.

0. She worked for a man (the man used to be an athlete)

She worked for a man who used to be an athlete.

1. Sasha loves books (the books have happy endings).

2. They live in a city (the city is in the north of Cebu)

3. The waiter was very accommodating (the waiter was wearing a blue shirt)

4. The money is in the kitchen (the money belongs to Ajax)

5. The fruit is on the table (the fruit isn’t fresh)

Non- Defining Relative Clause

B. Directions: Combine the sentences using the appropriate relative pronouns. Write the new sentence
directly.

0. Al Gore gave a long and boring speech. He won the Nobel Prize.

Ans: Al Gore, who won the Nobel Prize, gave a long and boring speech.

1. Starbucks does business all over the world. Starbucks wants to open new stores in China.

2. Social network site (SNS) will definitely change business. SNS are very popular.

3. Scientists are working with stem cells. Stem cells will revolutionize medicine.

4. Last week, Boy Abunda interviewed Kris Aquino. She’s my neighbor.

5. Levi has been invited to join our club. He enjoys going to the theatre.

C. Participles

Directions: Choose ONLY 3 items below and make them longer using participles and relative clauses. It
must have BOTH grammar concepts present. Minimum of 3- sentence description per chosen item.
0. I’m eating ice cream.

Answer: I am eating ice cream that is strawberry flavor with a hint of chocolate. The dessert melted so
fast which made me consume it fast. It’s really a good- tasting flavor and I will surely try it again.

1. A girl was sunbathing on the beach.

2. A policeman came into the room.

3. A boy found a wallet on the metro.

4. The actor was seen in the restaurant.

5. The holiday was a success.