Chapter 10: Relative Clauses and Adjective Phrases

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1 Chapter 10: Relative Clauses and Adjective Phrases TRUE/FALSE The second sentence accurately describes information in the first sentence. Mark T or F. 1. The manager who has been with the company for five years is leaving. There is more than one manager at the company. 2. My brother, who is an attorney, is going to Bermuda on business next week. The speaker has more than one brother. 3. Staten Island and Manhattan, which are both boroughs of New York City, are densely populated areas. 4. The area of the United States that I love most is New England. 5. The flavor which is my favorite is definitely chocolate. 6. This is the application that you need to enter the competition. 7. My professor, who is originally from India, speaks four languages fluently. MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the correct response to complete each conversation. 1. A: My cousin, who lives in Boston, has a degree in music. B: a. I didn't know you only had one cousin. b. Sorry, but I don't know who lives in Boston. c. What do your other cousins do? 2. A: Vera is the type of aggressive competitor her opponents dread. B: a. Why does she dread her opponents? b. Are her opponents really afraid of her? c. Vera should be more aggressive to frighten her competitors more. 1 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

Staten Island and Manhattan, which are both boroughs of New York City, are densely populated areas. 4. The area of the United States that I love most is New England. 5.

2 3. A: The woman in front of the window talking to our professor manages the lab. a. I didn't know our professor managed the lab. b. I thought our professor managed the lab. c. How can we find out who manages the lab? 4. A: I didn't make the team, which was a real disappointment. B: a. Why did you disappoint the team? c. I'm sorry for you! b. Why is the team disappointed? 5. A: My chemistry professor, from whom I received a fantastic recommendation, has left the university. B: a. Why did you leave after you got a good recommendation? b. What did you recommend your professor for? c. It's good that you got the recommendation before she left. Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence. If no word needs to be added, choose "X". 6. My brother, owns a home in the mountains, never visits me in the summer. a. that c. who b. which d. whom 7. The person to we address the applications is actually in a different department. a. that c. who b. which d. whom 8. When I visit the street I used to live I become very emotional. a. that c. where b. whose d. who 9. My sister, around the world, is afraid of flying! a. traveling c. who travels b. is traveling d. who travel 10. Have you ever met anyone has won a Nobel Prize? a. who c. which b. X d. he 11. The house we used to live is on this street. a. who c. where b. which d. when 12. The conductor who worked with the symphony last year was excellent. a. X c. we b. he d. they 2 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

A: My chemistry professor, from whom I received a fantastic recommendation, has left the university. B: a. Why did you leave after you got a good recommendation? b.

3 13. Many people say that the team New York is famous is the Yankees. a. about c. from b. for d. X 14. The people we sat next to owned a farm in Virginia years ago. a. X c. whose b. where d. when 15. Will Smith, recent movies have been serious, was once considered a comic actor. a. who c. which b. whose d. X 16. Please don't waste a lot of time correcting details completely inaccurate. a. that aren't c. that isn't b. that they aren't d. that it isn't 17. On my trip last year, I was able to visit some places in a long time. a. who I hadn't seen c. hadn't seen b. I hadn't seen d. who hadn't seen 18. Do you remember the exact day you received the notification? a. where c. when b. who d. why 19. My Spanish teacher, is from Argentina, has started a tango club. a. X c. which b. that d. who 20. I told my professor I'd turn in the essay a 9 o'clock, means I'm going to be up all night. a. who c. that b. X d. which 21. The editor highlighted the sentences wrong. a. X c. that b. were d. that were 22. The bananas that you bought were very ripe. a. it c. X b. them d. they 23. My best friend is living in Arlington, is just outside of Washington, D.C. a. X c. which b. who d. that 3 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

that isn't b. that they aren't d. that it isn't 17. On my trip last year, I was able to visit some places in a long time. a. who I hadn't seen c. hadn't seen b. I hadn't seen d. who hadn't seen 18.

4 24. Carol, she was late, began to run. a. that knew c. knowing b. who d. X 25. I finally read the book you recommended. a. to whom c. that b. who d. when COMPLETION Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronoun from the box. where when why who whose 1. I really don't understand our offer was rejected. 2. The place you are keeping your money isn't safe. 3. Can you recall a time Sally didn't take the subway to work? 4. The person opened the door looked familiar to me. 5. Bill is my friend sister is an astronaut. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. 6. The woman who (be) next to Kim at the moment lives in Vermont. 7. People (leave) early will not be eligible for the grand prize drawing at 7 o'clock. 8. Gary is one of the students who (volunteer) in the library every Thursday. 9. The committee, which (appoint) by the Board of Directors next week, is going to be responsible for solving the discipline problems. 10. He's the professor whose classes always (score) well on standardized tests. SHORT ANSWER 4 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

The person opened the door looked familiar to me. 5. Bill is my friend sister is an astronaut. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. 6.

5 Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. 1. We visited the city of Odessa, that is on the Black Sea. 2. My brother, who live in Japan, works for a major automobile company. 3. This is the book, that I promised to lend to you. 4. The supervisor, to who I report, said I could leave early on Friday. 5. The bookstore did not have the paper that I needed it for my project. Combine each pair of sentences. Use a subject or object relative clause with who or which. 6. The exam was the most difficult of the year. Karen passed it easily. 7. There are specific rules. You are required to follow them. 8. The woman won a prestigious award. She gives piano lessons to my brother. 9. The city hired a traffic consultant. He made some excellent suggestions. 10. The flood caused significant damage in our area. It was the result of Hurricane Ivan. ESSAY Write an essay using one of these topics. 1. Write two paragraphs about the type of personality that you have. Is it more outgoing or shy? In the first paragraph, describe the things that people with either an outgoing or a shy personality typically enjoy or do. In the second paragraph, describe things that you enjoy or do. Include an explanation about how these things demonstrate or support your characterization of your personality. 5 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

The bookstore did not have the paper that I needed it for my project. Combine each pair of sentences. Use a subject or object relative clause with who or which. 6.

6 2. Write a two-paragraph review about a movie you have seen recently. In the first paragraph, describe the plot of the movie. Include details about the characters and the location. In the second paragraph, review the movie. Include details about things you thought were done well and things you thought could have been better. 3. Write two paragraphs about a positive role model. In the first paragraph, describe the characteristics of a good role model. Include details about what things a positive role model does or does not do. In the second paragraph, describe someone you think is a good role model. The role model can be someone you do or do not know. Include details about this person's admirable qualities and actions. 6 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

Write two paragraphs about a positive role model. In the first paragraph, describe the characteristics of a good role model.

7 Chapter 10: Answer Key TRUE/FALSE 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. T 7. F MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. D 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. C COMPLETION 1. why 2. where 3. when 4. who 5. whose 6. is 7. leaving 8. volunteers 7 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

C 19. D 20. D 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. C COMPLETION 1. why 2. where 3. when 4. who 5.

8 9. will be appointed is going to be appointed 10. score SHORT ANSWER 1. We visited the city of Odessa, which is on the Black Sea. 2. My brother, who lives in Japan, works for a major automobile company. 3. This is the book that I promised to lend to you. 4. The supervisor, to whom I report, said I could leave early on Friday. 5. The bookstore did not have the paper that I needed for my project. 6. The exam, which Karen passed easily, was the most difficult of the year. 7. There are specific rules which you are required to follow. 8. The woman who gives piano lessons to my brother won a prestigious award. 9. The city hired a traffic consultant who made some excellent suggestions. 10. The flood, which was the result of Hurricane Ivan, caused significant damage in our area. ESSAY 1. Answers will vary. 2. Answers will vary. 3. Answers will vary. 8 Grammar Sense 4 Test: Chapter 10 Oxford University Press

The bookstore did not have the paper that I needed for my project. 6. The exam, which Karen passed easily, was the most difficult of the year. 7.

Chapter 12: Adverb Clauses and Adverb Phrases

Chapter 12: Adverb Clauses and Adverb Phrases TRUE/FALSE The two sentences have the same meaning. Mark T or F. 1. After taking questions, we're going to begin the slide presentation. Before beginning the