Relative Clauses C1 - Reduced Relative Clauses

What is a reduced relative clause?

• A reduced relative clause is a type of clause that does not modify a noun.

• A reduced relative clause is a type of clause that always includes a relative pronoun.

• A reduced relative clause is a type of clause that is always in the past tense.

• A reduced relative clause is a type of relative clause that is missing a relative pronoun and a form of the verb 'to be'. It modifies a noun and provides additional information about it.

Provide an example of a reduced relative clause.

• She is the girl who won the competition.

• The car parked outside is mine.

• The man standing over there is my brother.

• The book I read last night was interesting.

How are reduced relative clauses different from full relative clauses?

• Reduced relative clauses are shorter and omit the relative pronoun and the verb 'be', while full relative clauses include the relative pronoun and the verb 'be'. Reduced relative clauses are more informal and common in spoken language.

• Reduced relative clauses are longer and include the relative pronoun and the verb 'be'.

• Full relative clauses are more informal and common in spoken language.

• Reduced relative clauses do not omit any words compared to full relative clauses.

Explain the process of reducing a relative clause.

• Add more relative pronouns to the clause

• Include irrelevant details in the clause

• Remove the relative pronoun and any unnecessary words while ensuring the sentence still makes sense.

• Change the verb tense in the clause

When can reduced relative clauses be used?

• When the relative pronoun and the verb 'to be' are omitted.

• When the relative pronoun is placed at the end of the clause.

• When the verb 'to be' is replaced with another verb.

• When the relative pronoun is repeated multiple times.

What are the benefits of using reduced relative clauses in writing?

• Reduced relative clauses make sentences longer and more confusing.

• Using reduced relative clauses in writing helps in making sentences more concise, clear, and engaging.

• Using reduced relative clauses in writing leads to redundancy and repetition.

• Reduced relative clauses hinder the flow and coherence of the text.

Discuss any potential challenges in using reduced relative clauses.

• Increased clarity and enhanced formality

• Ambiguity in meaning and potential loss of formality or structure.

• Simplified sentence structure and improved readability

• Consistent use of punctuation and grammar

Can reduced relative clauses be used in formal writing?

• Sometimes

• Only in informal writing

• No

• Yes

Compare and contrast reduced relative clauses with non-reduced relative clauses.

• Reduced relative clauses are longer and include the relative pronoun and verb, while non-reduced relative clauses omit them.

• Reduced relative clauses are shorter and omit the relative pronoun and verb, while non-reduced relative clauses include the relative pronoun and verb.

• Reduced relative clauses are more complex grammatically than non-reduced relative clauses.

• Reduced relative clauses are used in formal writing, while non-reduced relative clauses are used in informal writing.

Create a sentence using a reduced relative clause.

• The book I read last night was captivating.

• The car I drove last week was red.

• The movie I watched yesterday was exciting.

• The restaurant I ate at last month was delicious.