ANKARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

PRE FACULTY / WEEK 8

WEDNESDAY
GRAMMAR: REDUCTION OF RELATIVE CLAUSES

PART A. Rewrite the following sentences with reduction of relative clauses if possible. (After PPT-
Reduction of Relative Clauses)

1. Abraham Lincoln, who was elected president on his 24th election, was one of the truly greatest
presidents of the United States.
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2. Walt Disney, who was at the top of animated film industry, was once fired by a newspaper editor
because he had no good ideas.
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3. Thomas Edison, who was once believed to be too stupid to learn, was the most famous scientist of
his time.
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4. It is very well-known that many astronauts who work at the agency have been dying to achieve the
landing with less cost for a while.
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5. The photographs of the store which were taken in the evening didn’t come out as well as expected.
Therefore, the photographer offered a free retake to soothe the shop owner who would ask for his
money back.
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6. Do you want a detailed essay which describes everything on the topic?
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7. I think the factories which affect the environment should be closed down.
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8. The students who are listening to the speaker seem utterly moved by the pictures which are on the
presentation.
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9. You will find that fashions which lead the world changes dramatically every ten years.
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10. What was the first clue which directed you to this conclusion?
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PART B. Rewrite the sentences using reduction of relative clauses. (After PPT-Reduction of Relative
Clauses)
1. Do you know that man who is standing by the gate?
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2. The family that lives in the next house comes from Slovenia.
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3. She was wearing a dress which was covered in blue flowers.

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2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

PRE FACULTY / WEEK 8

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4. Most of the parents who were invited to the conference did not come.
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5. Anyone that is caught writing on the walls will be expelled from school.
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6. The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
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7. He has a lot of work which he must finish before midnight.
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8. The girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice.
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9. The house that is at the end of the road will soon be sold.
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10. The conference which was about globalisation was planned by non-governmental
organisations.
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11. Irish people who will vote in the next British elections have to live in Great Britain.
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12. A friend who helps you in need is a good friend indeed.
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13. A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.
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14. The problems that are discussed in this lecture will be essential for your exam.
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15. Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.
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