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REDUCED RELATIVE CLAUSES

1. They were the last people that were rescued from the burning building.

2. The dog is making quick progress in its health. It was picked up from a junk yard by volunteers.

3. By 4.30, there was only one painting which had not been sold.

4. The man who is driving a silver car is a famous actor.

5. Peter was very busy. He had something that he had to solve at that time.

6. Our neighbour has a house for their children to swim in in their free time.

7. The house which is on sale includes has more than 10 rooms.

8. The police officer, who was covered in blood, staggered back to the car.

RELATIVE CLAUSE TRANSFORMATION


1. The boy with a blue cap is my son.

2. The factory near my house has closed down.

3. These parents felt very nervous. Most of their children were reported to disappear mysteriously.

4. The villagers heavily depend on tourism for income. The tourism has been restricted by the

government. (earn)

whereby

5. Whenever a warning sign 'Overheat' may come on, turn off the appliance at once.

_____________________________in wh____________________________________________

6. 4.30 o’clock was almost closing time. Nearly all the paintings had been sold by that time.

7. We came back the restaurant. We met the first time there.

_______________________________which____________________________________________

8. There is nothing to be worth considering in this contract.

9. I waited for him until 6.30 and then gave up. (point)

10. We suggested a lot of things, which were on rejected.

Everything
11. They are investigating a group of men. They burgled this museum to steal a valuable painting. (stole)

12. I have read all of her books but one

There is only_______________________________that___________________________________

13. Do you get on with your next-door neighbour? (person)

__________________________________________wh____________________________next door?

14. He rushed out of the room. He was shouting at the top of his voice. This was typical.

15. Some people have just moved in next door. They have the same surname as some other people.

Those other people have just moved out.

16. I listened to George patiently until he started insulting me. At that point, I told him a few home truths.

He didn't like it.

17. I noticed that the door was open. I decided to go in. This turned out to be a mistake.

Noticing

18. Carol slammed the door behind her. Her father had given her a car as a present. She drove off in it.

Slamming

19. The minister was abandoned his colleagues. He used to confide in them. As the result, he was forced

to resign.

Abandoned

20. Most of the people waiting for the tickets went away disappointed.

21. It was the most powerful car to participate in this championship.

22. The film selected as the best one in my country lost at an international film festival.

23. I think there is something for us to discuss.

24. They have just bought 3 castles. One of them has Roman origins.

25. All the extra tasks are proving to be a worry. She has taken on them.

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