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====== Exercise: Participles to replace relative clauses ======

<note>Rewrite the following sentences using participle constructions.</note>

The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call.

<hidden Click to show answer>The boy **waiting** in the hall expected a phone call.</hidden>

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Passengers who wanted to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.

<hidden Click to show answer>Passengers **wanting** to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.</hidden>

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The girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice.

<hidden Click to show answer>The girl **picked up** by her brother was very nice.</hidden>

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The house that stands at the end of the road will soon be sold.

<hidden Click to show answer>The house **standing** at the end of the road will soon be sold.</hidden>

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The conference which was planned by non-governmental organisations was about globalisation.

<hidden Click to show answer>The conference **planned** by non governmental organisations was about globalisation.</hidden>

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Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.

<hidden Click to show answer>Irish people **living** in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.</hidden>

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A friend who helps you in need is a good friend indeed.

<hidden Click to show answer>A friend **helping** you in need is a good friend indeed.</hidden>

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A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.

<hidden Click to show answer>A picture **showing** the image of a person is a portrait.</hidden>

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The problems that were discussed will be essential for your exam.

<hidden Click to show answer>The problems **discussed** will be essential for your exam.</hidden>

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Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.

<hidden Click to show answer>Animals **eating** plants are called herbivores.</hidden>



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