English Department
3rd Prep.
Sheet ( 2 )
Rephrasing
Relative Clauses
A- Re-write using the suitable relative pronoun:
1-Samuel Johnson who was born in 1709 was the son of a bookseller.
2-In 1728, he went to Oxford where he studied at Pembroke College .
3- Johnson who was too poor to pay the fees had to leave Oxford without a degree.
4-Ihn 1737, Johnson moved to London where he wrote poetry, essays and biographies.
5-In 1746, Johnson started to write his dictionary which took him nine years to complete.
6-His home which is a museum now was in 17 Gough Square in London.
7- In this house, his wife whose name was Elizabeth Porter, died in 1752.
8-In 1755, the work which was published was called A Dictionary of the English Language.
9-Samuel Johnson who is buried in Westminster Abbey, died in 1784.
10-The woman whom I was talking to her just now, is my English teacher.
11- San Francisco is a city where you can experience the four seasons in .
12- Eight o’clock is the time when I’ll call you.
13-I didn’t let my son watch he film which wasn’t suitable for kids.
14- She couldn’t pick the apples which were beyond reach.
Join the following sentences using the suitable relative pronoun:-
1) The man whom Julie invited was late.
2) The doctor who I wanted to see was sick.
3) The accountant who for my father’s company was arrested.
4) I wrote to the friend whom you met the friend last week .
5) The mobile phone, that is broken, can't be fixed.
6) John made a copy of the photo which/that I took.
7) I met a girl who was a doctor .
8) We called a doctor who works at a hospital in London .
9) We like the actor who was in a famous film .
10) I went to the restaurant which I read about in the newspaper.
11) She bought a car which her sister liked..
12) I often buy cheese which/that is imported from Paris .
13) The hairdresser whose hair is red was very good.
14)We often see the child who is playing in the garden.
15)The nurse who treated my grandmother is in the office.
16)The car which is in the garage, broke down.
Conjunctions
B-Rewrite the following sentences using the purpose expressions in brackets. Make the
necessary changes.
1. He kept the door open, so as to let fresh air in.
2. Some firms had to close in order not to go bankrupt.
3. Peter locked his bedroom door so that his sister wouldn’t disturb him.
4. She calls a meeting in order to hear everyone's opinion.
5. Everyone was pushing in order to get to the front of the queue.
6. Susan lifts her son onto her shoulder so that the boy can see the parade.
7. He went on foot so as not to be heard.
8. He came to live in the country so as to have trees around him instead of buildings.
9. He wrote a covering letter so as to apply for a job.
10. She went to Lisbon so that she could buy some clothes for her children.
11. Paul was an hour late because he missed the train.
12. I borrowed your lawn mower as you weren’t using it.
13. We had no electricity during the storm, so we had to use candles.
14. Since he needed a good mark, he studied hard for the test.
15. As it’s raining, we have decided to stay at home.
16. Tom won’t be able to go with us to the theatre because hehas to work.
17. The windows were all open. Consequently, a lot of mosquitoes came into the room.
18. We knew what to expect. Therefore, we were not surprised at what happened.
19. Would you consider it since he asked nicely?
20. Mary joined the school theatre as she wanted to increase her circle of friends.
21. As I don’t know the way, I’ll take a taxi.
22. I’ve forgotten my password, so I can’t read my email.
23. I got home late because of a flight delay.
24. Sue didn’t put her sweater after the race, so she got a cold. / As sue didn’t put her sweater on after the race she got a cold.
25. I turned the heating on because it was very cold. / As it was very cold I turned the heating on.
26. The lamp didn’t work, so I took it back to the shop. / The lamp didn’t work; therefore I took it…
27. As he doesn’t drive, Dave always travels by train. / Dave always travel by train because he doesn’t drive.
28. As / Since you’re going by the store on your way home from work, would you mind picking up some trash bags?
C- Re-write using the words between brackets:
1- It is the first time for me to read this book
2- It is the first time I've ever driven such a fast car
3- Before going to bed, Ann had locked all the doors./ Ann had locked all the doors before
she went to bed.
4- After Nick had changed the oil of his car, he took a bath./ Nick took a bath after
changing the oil in his car.
5- It is the first time she has ever been to the club.
6- It is the funniest story she has ever heard.
7- She has never read Tolostoy before.
8-She has never had such a bad headache before.
9- It is the first time he has ever played cricket.
10- I haven't seen Jane for months.
11- How long is it since she came back?
12- When did he find a new job?
13- Ted was making lunch when the doorbell rang.
14- While Jim was reading a book, Mary was laying the table.
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