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Reduced Relative ClausesSet 1

1Construct a reduced relative clause for the sentence:'The car that is parked in the driveway belongs to my neighbor.'

2The gift that arrived unexpectedly brought a smile to her face.

3The county cleared this path and paved it with packed gravel, ..... Which option would NOT be an acceptable answer?

4Choose the correct expanded form of the reduced relative clause in the sentence:'The song sung by the famous singer.'

5Even falling a short distance from a ladder can result in serious injury.

6Can reduced relative clauses be used in formal writing?

7This sentence contains reduced noun clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.She wondered how to learn English faster.

8How can the adjective clause in 'The boy who is sitting by the window is my brother' be reduced to a phrase?

9That's the car which I am thinking about buying.

10Rewrite the sentence. Because he was tired, he went to bed early. $\rightarrow$ Because of ....., he went to bed early.

11The woman who is talking with my mom is my homeroom teacher

12Which sentence contains an adjective clause that can be reduced?

13Choose the correct reduced relative clause version of the sentence. Only one option is correct. People who are afraid of heights avoid climbing.

14From the adjective clauses below, which one is a reduced adjective clause of "The woman who was sitting beside the lake was a witch"?

15Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.

16When can I omit the relative pronoun in a sentence?

17This sentence contains an adjective clause, in complete or reduced form. Indicate if this sentence is correct or incorrect.Dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant, the meal really was not enjoyable.

18How can this relative clause be reduced:Did you hear about that film which is showing at the CGV cinema?

19Sometimes a relative pronoun can be left out of the adjective clause. But the missing word is understood and still functions in the sentence. What word could we use in this sentence?The movie ..... we saw last night wasn't very good.

20I liked the people whom I met at school.Reduce the relative clause.

21This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.Though located near the coast, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.

22I saw many houses which were destroyed by the storm.

23He didn't attend the meeting, ..... upset many people.

24That's the man ..... stole my bike!

25In the tip contrasting two reductions of a relative clause about songs, what is the key distinction?

26The painting that was created by Picasso is displayed in the museum.

27Identify the reduced adjective clause in the sentence:'The car parked in the driveway belongs to my brother.'

28EXERCISE 34: Change the adjective clauses to adjective phrases.14. Many of the students who hope to enter the university will be disappointed because only one-tenth of those who apply for admission will be accepted.

29My teacher Miguel, who obviously has too much free time, is a great teacher (or so he hopes).Can we eliminate the relative pronoun?

30This sentence contains reduced noun clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.My doctor recommends eating less fat and salt.

31Choose the correct reduced relative clause version of the sentence. Only one option is correct. The documentary that was made in Peru is excellent.

32This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.You should negotiate a lot before buy a new car.

33The letter, ..... by the manager, was sent to all employees.

34Which expression cannot be reduced to the word with which it is paired?

35This sentence contains reduced noun clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect. Jenny didn't know what to do about her expired driver's license.

36Which of the following sentences uses a reduced adverbial clause?

37AS HE DIDN'T KNOW THE BOY WAS SLEEPING, HE PHONED. ..... HE PHONED.

38The students who study at our school come from all over the world.

39I didn't have lunch with you because I have to fly today.

40Being as I am a realist, I could not accept his statement that supernatural beings have caused the disturbance.

41The laptop ..... by my brother is very powerful.

42Which sentence is correct? Stuck in traffic, the car engine overheated. The car engine, stuck in traffic, overheated.

43The flowers that bloomed in the spring were a beautiful sight.

44Reduce the relative clause:Those books that had been lying on the table were mine

45My lifelong dream is to live in a house ..... by a big garden full of flowers and trees.

46During the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, the French military used pigeons to transport messages to Paris (a time when the city was surrounded by Prussian troops). (Chapter 18)

47What are the benefits of using reduced relative clauses in writing?

48Reduce the sentence:The woman who is washing the clothes in the ad looks very happy.

49A reporter who ..... by the scene stopped immediately to find out what had happened.

50Amazon ..... is now the largest online retailer, began by selling books.

51Reduce the relative clauseThe vegetables that are sold in this market are fresh.

52Explain the process of reducing a relative clause.

53Identify the reduced adjective clause in the sentence:'The movie directed by Steven Spielberg won an award.'

54How can this relative clause be reduced:Could anyone who needs a copy of the notes let me know later?

55The woman, knowing it was late, hurried home.

56How can you reduce this relative clause:The woman who is standing next to the door used to go out with Teddy.

57Choose the right clause: The environmental damage ..... by the factory is irreversible.

58That man who knew all the complot against my family came everyday pretending to be our friend

59CAN YOU REMOVE THE RELATIVE PRONUN WHO IN THIS SENTENCE?"The teacher who helped me yesterday was very kind."

60Expand the reduced relative clause in the following sentence:'The book written by the famous author.'

61If the relative pronoun functions as an object in a sentence, can it be omitted?