✅❌True or False
The people working at the front desk are very helpful.
✅ Correct
The students __________ in the library are preparing for the test.
studying
The people who are waiting outside need assistance.
The people waiting outside need assistance.
The kids playing in the yard are my neighbors.
The kids who are playing in the yard are my neighbors.
The tourists staying at the hotel is very friendly.
The tourists staying at the hotel are very friendly.
The students interested in robotics club needs to attend the meeting.
❌ Incorrect – "students" is plural, but "needs" is singular.
✔️ Correct version: The students interested in the robotics club need to attend the meeting.
Applicants __________ in volunteering should complete the form.
interested
Students who are excited about the trip should sign up now.
Students excited about the trip should sign up now.
Applicants interested in the internship should apply by Friday.
Applicants who are interested in the internship should apply by Friday.
The students who playing chess are from Spain.
The students playing chess are from Spain.
The students being tired left early.
❌ Incorrect
✔️ Correct version: The students tired left early or The students who were tired left early – “being tired” isn’t a valid reduction in this case.
Packages __________ at the front desk must be picked up today.
left
The emails that were sent this morning have been read.
The emails sent this morning have been read.
The window broken by the storm needs repair.
The window that was broken by the storm needs repair.
The man being interested in art opened a gallery.
The man interested in art opened a gallery.
Letters from approved agencies will be considered first.
✅ Correct
Only visitors __________ registered institutions will be accepted.
from
The candidates who are from Canada must show proof of residency.
The candidates from Canada must show proof of residency.
Employees from the marketing team are leading the event.
Employees who are from the marketing team are leading the event.
The books placed on the shelf and that are covered in dust need cleaning.
The books placed on the shelf and covered in dust need cleaning.
Children who playing outside should wear sunscreen.
❌ Incorrect – missing "are" in reduction (who are playing → playing).
✔️ Correct version: Children playing outside should wear sunscreen.
The work __________ by the team was impressive.
done
The students who are being taught by Mr. Lee are preparing for the competition.
The students being taught by Mr. Lee are preparing for the competition.
The notes taken during the meeting were very detailed.
The notes that were taken during the meeting were very detailed.
Reports preparing by the team were submitted late.
Reports prepared by the team were submitted late.