Passive
Relative Clauses
Mixed passive and Relative Clauses
Mixed passive and relative clauses
Formal Language
100

They should have informed us about the delay.

We should have been informed about the delay.

100

That’s the café ______ we first met.

That’s the café where we first met.

100

I read an article. It explained how artificial intelligence works.

I read an article that explained how artificial intelligence works

100

We hired a guide. She spoke five languages.

We hired a guide who spoke five languages.

100

best wishes

yours faithfully / yours sincerely

200

They are building a new hospital in the city center.

A new hospital is being built in the city center.

200

The book, ______ was written in the 18th century, is still widely read today.

The book, which was written in the 18th century, is still widely read today.

200

A famous architect designed the bridge. It collapsed last year.

The bridge, which was designed by a famous architect, collapsed last year.

200

A famous chef cooked this meal.

This meal was cooked by a famous chef.

200

I'm writing about

I'm writing with regard to

300

The police had arrested the suspect before midnight.

The suspect had been arrested before midnight.

300

The company, ______ CEO resigned last week, is struggling financially.

The company, whose CEO resigned last week, is struggling financially.

300

Shakespeare wrote the play "Hamlet." It is one of the most famous works in literature.

"Hamlet," which was written by Shakespeare, is one of the most famous works in literature.

300

The professor gave a lecture on climate change. Many students found it fascinating.

The lecture that the professor gave on climate change was found fascinating by many students.

300

To put things right, I want you to....

In order to resolve this matter I am requesting that you...

400

People say that she speaks five languages fluently.

She is said to speak five languages fluently. / It is said that she speaks five languages fluently.

400

The woman ______ handbag was stolen was very upset.

The woman whose handbag was stolen was very upset.

400

They have canceled the meeting. This disappointed many employees.

The meeting, which was canceled, disappointed many employees.

400

Someone has stolen my laptop. It contained all my work.

My laptop, which contained all my work, has been stolen.

400
Thanks for dealing with this problem quickly

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter

500

We expect the government to announce new policies soon.

It is expected that the government will announce new policies soon. / The government is expected to announce new policies soon.

500

The artist _______ you were talking about is exhibiting his work in London.

The artist whom / that / Ø you were talking about is exhibiting his work in London.

500

The company is developing a new app. It will change the way we communicate.

A new app, which is being developed by the company, will change the way we communicate

500

The scientist conducted an experiment. It proved his theory was correct.

The experiment, which was conducted by the scientist, proved his theory was correct.

500

I'm sending something with this letter

Which can be found in the enclosed document