Adjective Clauses
Correct this sentence:
The performer sang that traditional holiday song is very famous.
The performer who sang that traditional song is very famous.
Correct this sentence:
in one corner of the marketplace, an old man who was playing a violin.
In one corner of the marketplace, an old man was playing a violin. (omit who)
Combine these sentences using an adjective clause.
Maria teaches a class for students. Their native language is not English.
Maria teaches a class for students whose native language is not English.
Choose the best Adverb Clause word to complete this sentence:
________ our TV set was broken, we listened to news on the radio.
Because/Since
to say that you hope someone will have good luck, a happy life, etc.
wish someone well.
Combine these sentences using an adjective clause.
The friend went to Thailand for his vacation. I told you about the friend.
The from whom/who/(omit)/that I told you about went to Thailand for his vacation.
I don't like to spend time with people which loses their temper easily.
I don't like to spend time with peope who/that lose their temper easily.
The sunglasses were under the couch. I was looking for them.
The sunglasses which/that/omit I was looking for were under the sofa.
Combine these two sentences using an adverb clause.
Do you want to go for a walk? The rain has stopped.
Do you want to go for a walk now that the rain has stopped?
clothes worn by someone to make him or her look like a different person, an animal, etc.
costume.
Combine these sentences with an adjective clause:
The celebrations are a lot of fun. They take place during Mardis Gras.
The celebrations that/which take place during Mardis Gras are a lot of fun.
The people appear in the movie are terrible actors.
Combine these sentences with an adjective clause.
The police officers were helpful. I spoke to them.
The police officers who/that/to whom/whom/omit I spoke (to) were helpful.
Correct this sentence:
I'm going to vacuum the house, before my husband gets home from work.
NO COMMA
I'm going to vacuum the house before my husband gets home.
to give money to a certain organization/charity
to donate
Combine sentences using an adjective clause with where or when.
A cafe is a small restaurant. People can get a light meal there.
A cafe is a small restaurant where people can get a light meal.
The woman whom wallet was stolen called the police.
The woman whose wallet was stolen called the police.
Combine these sentences using an adjective clause:
I have to call the woman. I accidentally picked up her sunglasses after the meeting.
I have to call the woman whose sunglasses I accidentally picked up.
Correct this sentence:
As I was driving to work this morning a black cat ran across the road.
As I was driving to work this morning, a black cat ran across the road.
to steal something from a store
shoplifting
Combine the sentences using an adjective clause.
I live in an apartment. Its tenants come from many different countries.
I live in an apartment whose tenants come from many different countries.
The holiday is fun for anyone whom loves to celebrate.
The holiday is fun for anyone who loves to celebrate.
Combine the sentences using an adjective clause with where or when:
There was a time. Dinosaurs dominated the earth then.
There was a time when Dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Combine these two sentences with an adverb clause:
You must study hard. Then you will pass the exam.
Only if you study hard, will you pass the exam.
You will pass this exam only if you study hard.
to give someone money in the hopes that they will do you a favor in return.
to bribe someone