====== Exercise: Participles to replace relative clauses ======
Rewrite the following sentences using participle constructions.
The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
The boy **waiting** in the hall expected a phone call.
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Passengers who wanted to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
Passengers **wanting** to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
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The girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice.
The girl **picked up** by her brother was very nice.
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The house that stands at the end of the road will soon be sold.
The house **standing** at the end of the road will soon be sold.
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The conference which was planned by non-governmental organisations was about globalisation.
The conference **planned** by non governmental organisations was about globalisation.
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Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.
Irish people **living** in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.
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A friend who helps you in need is a good friend indeed.
A friend **helping** you in need is a good friend indeed.
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A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.
A picture **showing** the image of a person is a portrait.
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The problems that were discussed will be essential for your exam.
The problems **discussed** will be essential for your exam.
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Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.
Animals **eating** plants are called herbivores.
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