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Exercise 0: Reducing Relative Clauses

Rewrite the following sentences by reducing the relative clauses.

 

1. The man who is standing by the door is my uncle.
2. The book which was written by J.K. Rowling became a bestseller.
3. The students who are studying in the library are very quiet.
4. The woman who was invited to the party didn’t show up.
5. The cars which were parked in front of the building were towed away.
6. The person who is talking to the manager is my colleague.
7. The house which was built last year is very modern.
8. The people who live next door are very friendly.
9. The movie which was directed by Christopher Nolan was amazing.
10. The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister.
11. The dog that was found yesterday has been returned to its owner.
12. The child who is playing in the garden is my nephew.
13. The report that was submitted by the student was excellent.
14. The cake which was baked by my mother was delicious.
15. The train which is leaving now goes to Paris.

Exercise 1: Reducing Relative Clauses to Participial Phrases

Reduce the relative clauses to participial phrases.

1. The boy who is running in the park is my cousin.
2. The letters that were sent yesterday arrived this morning.
3. The woman who works in the bakery is my neighbor.
4. The article which was published last week caused a lot of controversy.
5. The dog that is barking loudly belongs to my friend.
6. The presentation that was given by the guest speaker was very informative.
7. The cake which is sitting on the table looks delicious.
8. The house that was painted last month looks beautiful.
9. The man who is carrying the suitcase is a famous actor.
10. The road which was damaged by the storm has been repaired.

Exercise 2: Reducing Relative Clauses with Present Participles

Change the relative clauses to present participles where possible.

1. The students who are preparing for the exam are nervous.
2. The company that is expanding rapidly is opening new branches.
3. The woman who is sitting by the window is reading a book.
4. The children who are playing in the garden are my nieces and nephews.
5. The machine which is operating now is very efficient.
6. The athlete who is competing in the race is very talented.
7. The tree that is growing in the garden is an oak.
8. The people who are waiting in line seem frustrated.
9. The cat that is sleeping on the couch is very cute.
10. The teacher who is explaining the lesson is very experienced.

Exercise 3: Reducing Relative Clauses with Past Participles

Rewrite the sentences by reducing the relative clauses to past participles where appropriate.

1. The book that was written by a famous author is on the table.
2. The emails that were sent yesterday have been read.
3. The building which was destroyed by the fire will be rebuilt.
4. The car that was stolen last week has been found.
5. The picture which was taken at the event looks amazing.
6. The essay that was written by the student was well-researched.
7. The bridge which was damaged in the flood is under repair.
8. The shirt that was bought at the mall is too small.
9. The documents which were signed by the manager are in my office.
10. The road that was paved last year is already full of potholes.

Exercise 4: Mixed Practice

Reduce the relative clauses in the sentences below using either present participles or past participles as appropriate.

1. The boy who is playing football in the yard is my brother.
2. The cake which was made by my grandmother is delicious.
3. The woman who is driving the car is a professional racer.
4. The letter that was sent last week arrived today.
5. The students who are participating in the contest are very excited.
6. The song that is playing on the radio is my favorite.
7. The speech which was given by the president received a standing ovation.
8. The house which was designed by an architect won an award.
9. The people who are standing at the bus stop look tired.
10. The movie that was released last year became a hit.