Adjective Phrases

Directions: Change the adjective clauses to adjective phrases

1. Only a few of the movies that are shown at the Gray Theater are suitable for children.

Only a few of the movies shown at the Gray Theater are suitable for children.

2. Jasmine, which is a viny plant with fragrant flowers, grows only in warn places.

Jasmine, a viny plant with fragrant flowers, grows only in warn places.

3. The couple who live in the house next door are both college professors.

The couple living in the house next door are both college professors.

4. A throne is the chair which is occupied by a queen, king or other rulers.

A throne is a chair occupied by a queen, king or other ruler,

5. A knuckle is a joint that connects a finger to the rest of the hand.

A knuckle connecting finger to the rest of the hand.

6. We visited Belgrade, which is the capital of the city of Yugoslavia.

We visited Belgrade, the capital of the city of Yugoslavia.

7. Antarctica is covered by a huge ice cap that contains 70 percent of the earth’s fresh water.

Antarctica is covered by a huge ice cap containing 70 percent of the earth’s fresh water.

8. Astronomy, which is the study of planets and stars, is one of the world’s oldest sciences.

Astronomy, the study of the planets and stars, is one of the world’s oldest sciences.

9. Only a small fraction of the eggs that are laid by a fish actually hatch and survive to adulthood.

Only a small fraction of the eggs laying by a fish actually hatch and survive to adulthood.

10. Our solar system is in a galaxy that is called the Milky Way.

Our solar system is in a galaxy calling The Milky Way.

11. Two out of three people who are struck by lightning survive.

Two out of three people striking by lighting survive.

12. Arizona, which was once thought to be a useless desert, is today a rapidly growing industrial and agricultural state.

Arizona, once thought to be a useless desert, is today a rapidly growing industrial and agricultural state.

13. Simon Bolivar, who was a great South American general, led the fight for independence in the early 19th century.

Simon Bolivar, a great South American General, led the fight for independence in the early 19 th century.

14. In hot weather, many people enjoy lemonade, which is a drink that is made of lemon juice, water and sugar.

In hot weather, many people enjoy lemonade, a drink made of lemon juice, water and sugar.

15. I was awakened by the sound of laughter which came from the room which was next door to mine at the motel.

I was awakened by the sound of laughter coming from the room, next door to mine at the motel.

16. Few tourists ever see a jaguar, which is a spotted wild cat that is native to tropical America.

Few tourists ever see a jaguar, a spotted wild cat native to tropical America.
1- It’s a pity you didn’t inform me of the changes to the timetable! (WISH)

2- ‘Remember to send the invitations.’ Mr Jones said to his secretary. (REMINDED)

3- You’re still in bed! You should get up. (IT’S TIME)

4- I’m sure you didn’t see Paul at the club yesterday. He was ill in bed. (CAN’T)

5- My neighbour hires someone to paint his house ever year. (HAS)

6- ‘Miss Green, what time did you leave your house last night?’, the inspector wanted to know. (ASKED)

7- I don’t like it when people send me long audio messages. (BEING)

8- The film starts at 7 but I won’t get to the cinema until 7.30. (BY THE TIME)