Relative clauses
Last night I went to wath a ballet. It was brilliant.
Last night I went to watch a ballet, which was brilliant.
Tom ______ (start) studying two hours ago. He's still sudying and he's on chapter four of his textbook. He ______ (study) for two hours.
started / has been studying
"I am going to complain," Sally said.
Sally said (that) she was going to complain.
You are required to register with the police.
You must/have to register with the police.
He looks very pale and confused. He ______ (faint).
is going to faint
I threw a party for Rachel. Her birthday is next week.
I threw a party for Rachel whose birthday is next week.
Lisa is a scientist who started researching earthquakes 18 years ago. So far, she ______ (predict) three earthquakes.
has predicted
I said "What's the problem?"
I asked what the problem was.
It is not necessary to bring your dictionary.
You don't have to bring your dictionary.
Somebody is at the door. I _______ (check) who it is.
will check
John studied in Madrid. He met his girlfriend there.
John studied in Madrid where he met his girlfriend.
You ______ (sit) there for almost an hour now. ______ (decide) what to do?
have been sitting / have you decided
"They will send a refund sometime this week," said Carlos.
Carlos said (that) they would send a refund sometime that week.
It would be good for you to wear a pair of gloves.
You should wear a pair of gloves.
She _______ (meet) her boyfriend's parents for the first time tomorrow at a restaurant.
is meeting
I stayed up late last night. That's why I was tired this morning.
I stayed up late last night which is why I was tired this morning.
Do not phone us between 3 and 5 o'clock tomorrow, as she _________ (give) a presentation at that time.
will be giving
"Have you seen the film on TV?" Mary asked.
Mary asked if/whether I had seen the film on TV.
We're not allowed to give advice on visa issues.
We cannot give advice on visa issues.
We ______ (leave) at 9 tomorrow because the train _______ (leave) at 9:45.
are leaving / leaves
I queued behind a lot of people. Most of the people already had tickets.
I queued behind a lot of people, most of whom already had tickets.
She _________ (be) on her way to the airport when she _________ (realise) that she _________ (forget) her passport.
was / realised / had forgotten
"She was waiting for the thief to come in so that she could escape safe and sound," explained Jason.
Jason explained that she had been waiting for the thief to come in so that she could escape safe and sound.
It was not necessary for you to bring that coat with you.
You needn't have brought that coat with you.
Tomorrow this time _______ (cook) lasagna!
will be cooking