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Adjective Clauses

1. This new service will be available to all users _______ up for paid membership.
A. that signed
B. that signed it
C. which signed
D. sign

2. That is a story of hardship _______ our own situation into perspective.


A. puts
B. it puts
C. that it puts
D. that puts

3. John Smith, _______ of economic crimes, tax evasion and fraud, is being accused of
attempted murder now.
A. of that he was accused
B. that was accused
C. whom he was accused
D. who was accused

4. The process uses an innovative digital technology __________ the products with as many
colors as the image contains.
(A) imprints
(B) that imprints it
(C) that imprints
(D) that it imprints

5. The police were greatly outnumbered by rioters, _______ ran into the hundreds.
A. whose figures
B. those figures
C. that its figures
D. its figures that

Adverb Clauses
1. __________ getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the
teacher.
(A) Despite of
(B) In spite of
(C) Even though
(D) Nonetheless

2. _______ air is composed of about 78 percent nitrogen and only about 21 percent oxygen,
is a little known fact on the streets.
A. How that
B. That
C. When
D. However

3. _______ he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man
at home.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. In spite of
D. Nevertheless

4. _______ the variable drops by a unit of 1, the rank drops by X amount.


A. Why
B. Whenever
C. How
D. What

5. This method is widely used _______ algorithm is not only effective but also very simple.
A. because its
B. because
C. it is because
D. because of its

Main Subject
1. It is said he was a man, _________ to have the vision of an eagle and courage of a lion.
(A) who appeared
(B) he appeared
(C) that appears
(D) and appears

2. Before Johnson & Smith reached great heights in the business world, ______
encountered many great difficulties in promoting their theories and methods.
A. they
B. who
C. which
D. and

3. After the discovery of the abandoned getaway vehicle, ________ believed to be hiding in
the nearby Riverside forest region.
A. that the bank robber is
B. the bank robber who
C. the bank robber is
D. the bank robber who is

4. A gifted scientist, Newton _______ some of the most fundamental laws in the history of
science.
A. keeps discovering
B. who discovered
C. the discoverer of
D. discovered

5. George Washington once said that  _______ have virtue enough to withstand the highest
bidder.
A. few men
B. the few men
C. few are the men
D. the men are few

Directions: Combine the sentences. Use formal written English.


Use (b) as an adjective clause. Punctuate carefully.
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1) (a) An antecedent is a word.


(b) A pronoun refers to this word.

2) (a) The blue whale is considered the largest animal that has ever lived.
(b) It can grow to 100 feet and 150 tons.

3) (a) The plane was met by a crowd of 300.


(b) Some of them had been waiting for more than 4 hours.

4) (a) In this paper, I will describe the basic process.


(b) Raw cotton becomes cotton thread by this process.

5) (a) The researchers are doing case studies of people to determine the importance of
heredity in health and longevity.
(b) These people's families have a history of high blood pressure and heart disease.

6)  (a) At the end of this month, scientists at the institute will conduct their AIDS research.

(b) The results of this research will be published within 6 months.

7)  (a) According to many education officials, 'math phobia' (that is, a fear of
mathematics) is a widespread problem.
(b) A solution to this problem must and can be found.

8)  (a) The art museum hopes to hire a new administrator.


(b) Under this person's direction it will be able to purchase significant pieces of art.

9) (a) The giant anteater licks up ants for its dinner.


(b) Its tongue is longer than 30 centimeters (12 inches).

10)  (a) The anteater's tongue is sticky.


(b) It can go in and out of its mouth 160 times a minute.

1: The man was wearing a blue shirt. He witnessed the accident.


2: The boy was studying in the library. I talked to him very quietly.

3: The book is about the history of Mexico. I bought it yesterday.

4: The house is still standing. Abraham Lincoln was born there.

5: The man reported the accident. His car was damaged.

6: The research paper must be finished by Friday. David is working on it.

7: The church is very old. My grandparents were married there.

8: 1910 is the year. The revolution began then.

9: The people are very kind. I am staying in their house.


10: The students passed the exam. They studied hard.

Adverb Clauses Exercises:


A. Combine the following sentences using adverb clauses at the end of the
sentence.
1. We watched the robins. They raised their young in our apple tree.
2. Becky read the book. It was recommended by a friend.

3. Dad donates his suits to charity. He has worn them a year.

4. The policemen delayed the drivers. The wrecks were cleared.

5. Ann ate an apple. She studied her vocabulary.

B. Combine the following sentences using adverb clauses at the beginning of


the sentence.

1. Frank started medical training. He drove a forklift for a living.


2. The rains had started the mud slides. The homes were not safe to live in.

3. Older people love to sit in the park. They feed the birds and visit.

4. I enjoyed camping out. I was much younger.

5. Joe recognised the man. The man had stopped his car to help.

C. Find the adverb clauses in these sentences. What are their meanings (time,
place...)? If it is a reduced adverb clause, add the missing words.

1. You seem very happy when you help other people.


2. While you wait, we will detail your car.

3. I am happier than I ever was before.

4. That horse is more obstinate than a mule.

5. The woman took notes while being taught to cook with broccoli.

6. Ben fields baseballs better than he hits.

7. As the lions approached the carcass, the cheetahs retreated once more.

8. While eating, I choked on a bone.

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