11 Revision: Relative clauses Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun. Write them in your notebook. Sometimes more than one version is possible. 1 The teacher gave me detention for my actions. She is the head of the English department. The teacher, who is the head of the English department, gave me detention for my actions. The teacher who gave me detention for my actions is the head of the English department. 2 I borrowed my friend’s bike. It got stolen last night. 3 My friend had bought an expensive new wallet. He lost it on his way to the underground. 4 My sister took a dog to the animal shelter. The dog was badly injured. 5 I met my English teacher at the ‘Golden Lion’. She was not amused about it. 6 A friend of mine called me yesterday. I haven’t seen her in years. Decide whether the sentences below have a defining relative clause (with essential or necessary information) or a non-defining relative clause (giving additional, non-essential information). Set commas to determine which of them are non-defining. The first two sentences (0) serve as an example. 0 a Lions, which are endangered animals, shouldn’t be kept in captivity. b Lions which got hurt during the last safari need to be treated immediately. 1 a N ewspapers which have been an important source of information for centuries are being replaced by digital media. b N ewspapers which contain important information should be kept until everybody has had a look at them. 2 a 16-year-olds who are not allowed to drive a car in Austria should not have to pay for public transport. b 16-year-olds who are good at maths usually get good grades in all science subjects. 3 a T he English language assistant who worked with our teacher today is new to the school. b The new English language assistant who actually comes from Cambridge has an Irish accent. 4 a My red pullover which I bought just before Christmas is still my favourite. b The pullover which I bought in the jumble sale is a really trendy piece. Find the four sentences in which you can leave out the relative pronoun (contact clauses) and write them down. 1 The boy whose bike had got stolen turned out to be my best friend’s brother. 2 Do you have a plan that will actually work? 3 I don’t really care about the project which the new teacher has introduced. 4 Have you decided which colour you like best? 5 Can you tell me who I should talk to about my problem? 6 The book which you told me to read was really boring. 7 Why can’t you explain clearly what I need to know? 8 Is that the film which your English teacher recommended? 9 The project that we did last year was fine. 10 I suggested eating at the new Chinese restaurant, which was great. LANGUAGE 12 13 14 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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