Reduced Relative Clauses
A Join the two sentences by using an -ing clause or an -ed clause.
1. The woman is being photographed. She is kissing the actor.
The woman kissing the actor is being photographed.
2. The man was approached by the journalist. He was presenting an award.
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3. The woman is smiling at the child. She plans give him a present.
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4. The students are watching a video. They are very focused.
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5. The old lady is working in the garden. She is my neighbour.
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6. There is a celebrity at the party. She is dressed very elegantly.
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7. The computer is working now. It was fixed by the IT technician.
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8. The couple are being given a present for their anniversary. They are
celebrating 10 years of marriage.
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9. There are a lot of weddings in the summer. The weddings are held in the
English garden.
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B Write the "reduced" form of these sentences.
1. There is a man who is waiting at the door.
There is a man waiting at the door.
2. There is a motorbike which is parked behind the shop.
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3. There were several girls who were playing in the park.
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4. Are there any students who work in the hospital here?
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5. There was a noise which was coming from the bathroom.
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C Write the "reduced" form of these sentences.
1. The window which was broken was repaired.
The broken window was repaired.
2. The plane which was delayed arrived at 11:00.
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3. The bus which was delayed by fog arrived at 12:00.
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4. The man who was depressed moved to the Bahamas.
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5. My brother who had been divorced re-married.
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6. Is that the woman who had been retired and went back to work?
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7. Is that the boy who was lost but then found in a park?
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D Join the two sentences by using an -ing clause or an -ed clause.
1. The girl is reading a book. She is sitting by the window.
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2. The chef is preparing a meal. He owns a famous restaurant.
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3. The dog is barking loudly. It is chasing a squirrel.
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4. The teacher is explaining the lesson. She is standing at the board.
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5. The boy is wearing a red t-shirt. He is my brother.
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6. The woman is talking on the phone. She is waiting for a taxi.
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7. The house is being renovated. It was built in the 19th century.
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8. The guests are enjoying the party. They are mostly journalists.
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