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What phrase correctly conveys that Jessy demands a pay rise while also being employed?
What phrase correctly conveys that Jessy demands a pay rise while also being employed?
- Jessy is an employee of a retail business who demands a pay rise.
- Jessy, who is an employee of a retail business, is demanding a pay rise.
- Jessy, an employee of a retail business, is demanding a pay rise. (correct)
- Demanding a pay rise, Jessy is an employee of a retail business.
Which option correctly restates the idea that he is fit because of daily training?
Which option correctly restates the idea that he is fit because of daily training?
- He is fit because he does training every day.
- The reason he is very fit is due to training daily. (correct)
- Why he is very fit is that he trains every day.
- He is fit for the reason that he trains every day.
What is the correct transformed sentence about the baby considering her birth?
What is the correct transformed sentence about the baby considering her birth?
- The baby who was born 5 hours ago has been brought to her mother.
- The baby born 5 hours ago has been brought into her mother’s room. (correct)
- The baby whose mother is in the room was born 5 hours ago.
- Her mother’s room brought the baby born 5 hours ago.
What phrase conveys that all visitors must sign when visiting the museum?
What phrase conveys that all visitors must sign when visiting the museum?
Which sentence correctly indicates the woman and her relationship to the rescued cat?
Which sentence correctly indicates the woman and her relationship to the rescued cat?
Which relative pronoun correctly completes the sentence, 'February, ___ is the second month of the year, is the month when many of my colleagues take a vacation for skiing.'?
Which relative pronoun correctly completes the sentence, 'February, ___ is the second month of the year, is the month when many of my colleagues take a vacation for skiing.'?
What is the correct reduced relative clause form of the sentence, 'The artist, who created beautiful sculptures, was honored at the exhibit.'?
What is the correct reduced relative clause form of the sentence, 'The artist, who created beautiful sculptures, was honored at the exhibit.'?
Which sentence uses the relative pronoun correctly to combine the ideas provided?
Which sentence uses the relative pronoun correctly to combine the ideas provided?
In the sentence, 'He likes shopping between one and three o'clock, ___ most people are at work.', which relative adverb is correctly used?
In the sentence, 'He likes shopping between one and three o'clock, ___ most people are at work.', which relative adverb is correctly used?
Identify the correct formation for the combined sentence: 'The children are taught well. Their parents are famous teachers.'
Identify the correct formation for the combined sentence: 'The children are taught well. Their parents are famous teachers.'
What is the correct way to refer to the sentence 'The federal agent took Aunt May to the police station. The police interrogated Aunt May at the police station.'?
What is the correct way to refer to the sentence 'The federal agent took Aunt May to the police station. The police interrogated Aunt May at the police station.'?
Which sentence is incorrectly formatted with relative pronouns?
Which sentence is incorrectly formatted with relative pronouns?
What is the correct pronoun to complete the following: 'The package, ___ is on my desk, needs to be delivered tomorrow.'?
What is the correct pronoun to complete the following: 'The package, ___ is on my desk, needs to be delivered tomorrow.'?
Study Notes
Relative Clauses
- A relative clause is a clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.
- They are introduced by relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, and that.
- Who refers to people.
- Whom is the object form of "who."
- Whose shows possession.
- Which refers to things.
- That can refer to both people and things but is often omitted from the sentence.
Reduced Relative Clauses
- Reduced relative clauses are a shorter way to write relative clauses.
- The relative pronoun and the verb "be" are often omitted in reduced relative clauses.
- They are commonly used to modify nouns or pronouns, adding extra information.
- Example: The package delivered this morning is on my desk. (The package that was delivered this morning)
- Example: The student studying for the exams will have a good score. (The student who is studying for the exams)
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of relative clauses, including their definitions, uses, and the introduction of relative pronouns. You will also explore the concept of reduced relative clauses and how they simplify sentence structure. Test your understanding of these important grammatical concepts.
