A NAME ……………………………………………….. DATE ………………… GRADE 10TH …….
B NAME ……………………………………………………….. DATE ………………… GRADE 10TH …….
Reduce the following sentences: Firstly underline the Relative Clause
a. Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British
elections.
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b. A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.
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c. The problems that were discussed will be essential for your exam.
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d. Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.
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Reduced relative clauses:
1. Two women dressed in red were arguing outside the store.
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2. The host who was standing between two friends was hit by an unknown
object.
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COMBINE THE SENTENCES USING RELATIVE PRONOUNS OR ADVERBS, ADD
WHEN NECESSARY AND OMIT THE RELATIVE PRONOUN IF POSSIBLE AND/OR
REDUCE THE SENTENCES
1. They called a lawyer. The lawyer lived nearby.
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2. We broke the computer. The computer belongs to my father.
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3. The man is in the garden. The man is wearing a blue jumper.
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4. We found a doctor. The doctor works at a hospital in Madrid.
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5. People will not be allowed to enter. People have arrived late.
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6. Don’t wake the baby. The baby is sleeping in the next room.
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7. Who is that boy? The boy is walking in the forest.
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8. The man is over there. The man wants coffee.
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9. Those books were mine. Those books had been lying on the table.
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10. Julia is on the train. The train is arriving at Platform 3.
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REDUCE THE RELATIVE CLAUSE SENTENCES
E.G. The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
→ The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
Passengers who wanted to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
→ Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.
The girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice.
→ A friend who helps you in need is a good friend indeed.
The house that stands at the end of the road will soon be sold.
→ A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.
The conference which was planned by non-governmental organizations was about
globalization.
→ →
Reduce the following sentences: Firstly underline the Relative Clause
a. Passengers who wanted to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
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b. The house that stands at the end of the road will soon be sold.
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c. The conference which was planned by non-governmental organizations was
about globalization.
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d. Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British
elections.
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Reduced relative clauses:
1. A woman who was angry at her husband told all her husband’s personal
secrets.
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2. A man who was wearing a skirt was explaining how comfortable it was.
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COMBINE THE SENTENCES USING RELATIVE PRONOUNS OR ADVERBS, ADD
WHEN NECESSARY AND OMIT THE RELATIVE PRONOUN IF POSSIBLE AND/OR
REDUCE THE SENTENCES
1. The television was stolen. The television was bought 20 years ago.
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2. I often buy cheese. The cheese is imported from Paris.
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3. The bread is in the kitchen. The bread was brought by John.
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4. We live in a house. The house was built by my grandfather.
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5. The money has been given to charity. The money was found in the street.
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6. We all praised the cake. The cake was baked by my mother.
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7. The robber ran away. The robber was seen by David.
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8. I really loved the flowers. The flowers were grown in London.
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9. The coffee is very strong. The coffee is drunk in Turkey.
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10. I don't know much about the games. The games are played by children
nowadays.
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REDUCE THE RELATIVE CLAUSE SENTENCES
E.G. The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call. → The boy
waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
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The problems that were discussed will be essential for your exam.
Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.
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