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WorksheetsMastering participle Forms and Clauses
Total questions: 142
Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The book that was written by the author is popular.'
The book written by the popular author is famous.
The author wrote the popular book.
The book written by the author is popular.
The book that the author wrote is popular.
Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (exciting/excited) movie kept us on the edge of our seats'?
excitedly
exciting
excitingly
excite
Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The man who is standing there is my uncle.'
The man standing there is my uncle.
The man who stands there is my uncle.
The man who is standing is my uncle.
The man standing is my uncle.
Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (amazing/amazed) performance left the audience speechless'?
amazing
amazedly
amazingness
amaze
Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The lost keys were found under the couch.'
lost
couch
found
under
Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The car that was parked outside is mine.'
The car that is parked outside is mine.
The parked car outside is mine.
The car parked outside is my vehicle.
The car parked outside is mine.
Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (boring/ bored) lecture made everyone sleepy'?
boring
bore
bored
boringly
Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The teacher who teaches math is very strict.'
The teacher teaching English is very strict.
The strict teacher teaches math.
The teacher who teaches science is very strict.
The teacher teaching math is very strict.
Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (thrilling/thrilled) ride was unforgettable'?
thrill
thrilling
thrillingly
thrilled
Tom handed Susan a parcel ___ in pink paper.
wrapping
wrapped
The football match ___ by thousands of people.ended in a draw
watched
watching
The men were in some danger. They were working on the side.
Then men were in some danger working on the side.
The men working on the side were in some danger.
The men in some danger working on the side.
He was wearing shabby slippers. The slippers were much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers were much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers being much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers much too large for him.
The students ___ at the class asked so many questions.
present
were present
none is correct
Who’s that good looking man ___ to Alison?
talk
talked
talking
Paper ___ from rice is sometimes used for stationary.
make
made
making
The nurse is very kind to my aunt. The nurse is looking after my aunt.
The nurse is very kind to my aunt looking after her.
The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her.
The nurse looked after my aunt is very kind to her.
All rubbish is a real danger to our health. It is floating in the sea.
(a)
The man was her husband’s boss. He was bitten by my neighbour’s dog.
(a)
Mark quickly licked the ice cream dripping down his arm.
___________________ in the company for many years, he knew everyone and everything.
Having worked
Worked
Working
To work
The cup _________ with milk stood on the table.
having fill
filling
having filled
filled
_________________from Brazil, he is not used to such cold weather.
Having come
Coming
Having came
Came
You will annoy people, _______________like that.
talking
talked
having talk
having talked
Tom handed Susan a parcel ___ in pink paper.
wrapping
wrapped
The football match ___ by thousands of people.ended in a draw
watched
watching
The men were in some danger. They were working on the side.
Then men were in some danger working on the side.
The men working on the side were in some danger.
The men in some danger working on the side.
He was wearing shabby slippers. The slippers were much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers were much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers being much too large for him.
He was wearing shabby slippers much too large for him.
The students ___ at the class asked so many questions.
present
were present
none is correct
Who’s that good looking man ___ to Alison?
talk
talked
talking
Paper ___ from rice is sometimes used for stationary.
make
made
making
The nurse is very kind to my aunt. The nurse is looking after my aunt.
The nurse is very kind to my aunt looking after her.
The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her.
The nurse looked after my aunt is very kind to her.
My friends who are studying in Italy will be at the party.
My friends who studying in Italy will be at the party.
My friends studying in Italy will be at the party.
My studying in Italy friends will be at the party.
The man who was handsome worked in Hollywood.
The man handsome worked in Hollywood.
The man who handsome worked in Hollywood.
The handsome man worked in Hollywood.
The students who study at our school come from all over the world.
The studying students at our school from all over the world.
The students studying at our school come from all over the world.
The studying at our school students come from all over the world.
Seattle, which is famous for its seafood, is a beautiful city.
Seattle famous for it's seafood is a beautiful city.
Seattle, famous for its seafood, is a beautiful city.
Seattle is famous for its seafood is a beautiful city.
The towels that are on the chair can be used in the club showers.
The towels on the chair can be used in the club showers.
The chaired towels can be used in the club showers.
The on the chair towels can be used in the club showers.
The men that are working on the project come from India.
The working men on the project come from India.
The working on the project men come from India.
The men working on the project come from India.
Tom, who was responsible for sales, made the presentation.
Tom sales responsible made the presentation.
Tom being responsible for sales made the presentation.
Tom, responsible for sales, made the presentation.
The telephone which is on the desk is broken.
The on the desk telephone is broken.
The telephone desk is broken.
The telephone on the desk is broken.
Anyone ______ over the speed limit should be fined.
who drives
driving
driven
Any employee __________ could receive a bonus this month
who works hard
worked
working
People__________in this house have been here for years
living
lived
who are living
Many products __________ online, are much cheaper in stores
that were bought
bought
buying
Any items _________ in the classroom at the end of the week will be thrown away
left
leaving
who are left
The man__________there wearing a blue T-shirt is our landlord.
A. standing
B. stands
C. stand
D. stood
My friends who are studying in Italy will be at the party.
A. My friends study in Italy friends will be at the party.
B. My friends who studying in Italy will be at the party.
C. My friends studying in Italy will be at the party.
The students who study at our school come from all over the world.
A. The studying students at our school from all over the world.
B. The students studying at our school come from all over the world.
C. The studying at our school students come from all over the world.
The cake that was selected came from an Italian bakery.
A. The cake to be selected came from an Italian bakery.
B. The cake selected came from an Italian bakery.
C. The cake was selected came from an Italian bakery.
The rabbit___ by the man was very frightened.
A. is hunted
B. is hunting
C. hunted
D. hunting
Do you know the song____ on the radio?
A. playing
B. which plays
C. which is playing
D. which is being played
This is the house__ by his father five years ago.
A. were bought
B. was bought
C. which bought
D. which was bought
Our solar system is in a galaxy__ the Milky Way.
A. calling
B. called
C. which is calling
D. which called
Engineers at Red Motors have just created the corporation's first car ___ by solar energy.
A. power
B. powered
C. powering
D. powerful
People______ are expected to be formally dressed for the occasion.
A. to invite
B. invited
C. to be inviting
D. inviting
The budget report____ by the Planning Department had some flaws.
A. was submitted
B. submitted
C. was submitting
D. was submit
The scientists………the causes of cancer are making progress.
A. who researches
B. research
C. researching
D. researched
They work in a hospital …… by the government.
A. sponsored
B. was sponsored
C. sponsoring
D. which sponsored
The people ………for the bus in the rain are getting wet.
A. waited
B. waiting
C. who waiting
D. are waiting
I come from a city …….. in the southern part of the country.
A. located
B. locating
C. locates
D. which located
The photographs ……… in the newspaper were extraordinary.
A. published
B. which published
C. publish
D. publishing
The London Tower Bridge, which measures 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
A. The London Tower Bridge, to measure 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
B. The London Tower Bridge, measured 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
C. The London Tower Bridge, measures 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
D. The London Tower Bridge, measuring 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.
Any student who doesn't take a gap year needs to take the university examination.
A. Any student taking a gap year need to take the university examination.
B. Any student took a gap year need to take the university examination.
C. Any student not taking a gap year needs to take the university examination.
D. Any student not to take a gap year need to take the university examination.
While ___ work, I saw an old friend of mine.
I walking home from
walking home from
walked home from
walking home work
Before ___, I brushed my teeth.
left my house
I leaving my house
leaving my house
my house leaving
I feel asleep ___ TV.
while I watch
while watching
while watched
during I was watching
While ___ about adverb clauses, a mild earthquake shook the classroom.
the teacher lecturing
the teacher was lecturing
lecturing
lectured
___, a dog chased us down the street
While running
While we were running
We were running while
While running we were
Since ___ to San Bernardino, Yih-Ping has made many friends.
coming
come
she coming
she comes to
Peter went back to school ___ the phone.
after John calling him on
John had called him on
after John had called him on
after John had called him
___ yesterday, we saw many deer.
While we hiking through the woods
while hiking through the woods
During in hiking through the woods
Hiking through the woods we
___ the necessary qualifications, she was not hired for a job.
Lacked
When lacking
Lacking
Because lacking
___, Martha was watching her favorite TV program.
While Penchart talking to his friend
While Penchart was talked to his friend
While Penchart was talking to his friend
Penchart was talking to his friend while
Before ___ visit my brother and his family, I will need to finish all of my business dealings with my clients.
leaving for North Dakota
leaving for North Dakota to
left for North Dakota to
I leaving for North Dakota to
___ , the student won a $10 million lottery.
While worked on the computer
While working on the computer
While she working on the computer
Working on the computer while she
Since ___ his MBA studies, Selim has secured a great job as a finance manager of a major corporation in Turkey.
he finishing
finishing
finished
he finish
Joo Kyung always watches TV after ___ her homework.
finished
finishing
she finished
she finish
___ his laser pointer to point to an example on the board, the teacher carefully explained the meaning of "animal" idioms.
Using
Used
While he using
While he was used
___ to buy a car, she took the bus every morning to work.
Because she unable
Being unable
Be unable
Because she were unable
___ so dry during the summer, it is prohibited to light camp fires.
The forest area in the San Bernardino mountains is
Being the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains is
Because the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains
Being the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains was
Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.
Before he left on vacation, he finished the project.
Before left on vacation, he finished the project.
Before leaving on vacation, he finished the project.
Before on vacation, he finished the project.
Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.
Though he was talented, he didn't get the job.
Though was talented, he didn't get the job.
Though being talented, he didn't get the job.
Though talented, he didn't get the job.
Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.
Since he was late, he started the meeting at 10.
Being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.
Since being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.
Since late, he started the meeting at 10:00.
Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.
Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.
Not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.
Since not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.
Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
Steve has had to learn how to cook and clean since left home.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
The ointment can be applied where needed.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
When purchased at this store, the buyer gets a guarantee on all items.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
The medicine is not effective unless taken as directed.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
You should negotiate a lot before buy a new car.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
Though located near the coast, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
Though was surprised at the results, she was pleased with what she had done.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
When applying for the job, you should bring your letters of reference.
Correct
Incorrect
This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.
The application will at least be reviewed if submitted by the fifteenth of the month.
Correct
Incorrect
The funds ______ for the project were insufficient.
raise
raised
raising
raises
The documents ______ for the meeting were distributed in advance.
prepare
prepared
preparing
prepares
The promises ______ by the candidate were not fulfilled.
make
makes
making
made
The evidence ______ in court was conclusive.
present
presented
presenting
presents
The city ______ by the earthquake is still recovering.
devastate
devastates
devastated
devastating
The book ______ by the famous author was a bestseller.
write
written
wrote
writes
The homework ______ to the students was quite challenging.
assign
assigned
assigning
assigns
The meal ______ by the chef was delicious.
prepare
prepares
prepared
preparing
The road ______ due to the flood is now open to traffic.
closed
close
closing
closes
The cake ______ for her birthday was a chocolate delight.
bake
baked
baking
bakes
The speech ______ by the president was inspiring.
deliver
delivered
delivering
delivers
The message ______ on the screen disappeared too quickly to read.
display
displayed
displaying
displays
The items ______ at the auction fetched a high price.
sell
sold
selling
sells
The agreement ______ between the two companies was mutually beneficial.
reach
reached
reaching
reaches
The paintings ______ in the museum are from the 18th century.
hung
hanged
hanging
hang
The music ______ throughout the hall set the mood for the evening.
played
play
playing
plays
The words ______ in the document need to be proofread.
type
typing
typed
types
The movie ______ last summer became a box office hit.
release
releases
released
releasing
The ideas ______ during the brainstorming session were innovative.
present
presented
presenting
presents
The windows ______ during the storm need to be replaced.
break
breaks
broken
breaking
______ lunch, I sat in the garden with a drink.
Making
Made
Having made
_____ for the bus, she slipped on some ice and fell over.
Running
Run
Having run
___ her former owner, the dog ran across the room to greet him.
Seeing
Seen
Having seen
____ in hospital for several weeks, she was delighted to be home.
Being
Been
Having been
____ by all the attention, he thanked everyone for the cake and presents.
Embarrassing
Embarrassed
Having embarrassed
The building collapsed, ___ two people.
injuring
injured
having injured
____ under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures.
wearing
worn
having been worn
____ by the sun, she didn't see the boy crossing the road.
Blinding
Blinded
Having blinded
Is the word 'hidden' a present participle or a past participle?
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.
Is the word 'singing' a present participle or a past participle?
Her singing mother embarrassed her.
Is the word 'purring' a present participle or a past participle?
Her purring cat jumped on the fence.
Is the word 'speeding' a present participle or a past participle?
The speeding silver van blocked our exit off the ramp.
The girl had an annoying way of laughing.
The teacher's writing session was very helpful.
The stray kittens ...... in the sewer are being taken care of.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
found
finding
are found
are finding
The money ...... for the service given was not accepted.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
offered
was offered
offering
was offering
People ...... to reveal the network of the current crime have been released.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
investigated
are investigated
investigating
are investigating
Any person ...... outside the usual hour will have their salary doubled.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
working
is worked
is working
are worked
The chef ...... the pizza in this restaurant is well-known in many dining establishments all over the country.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
making
is making
made
is made
Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.
I hope you don't ruin your birthday dress.
I was standing in the courtyard of a vast ruined castle.
He saw his friend walking along the road.
I watched the birds flying away.
Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.
I can smell something burning!
Every plate on the shelf had broken after the earthquake.
You can't swim with a broken arm.
Select the sentence with a present participle being used as an adjective.
The running water in the river was crystal clear.
The broken vase was beyond repair.
She was a talented singer, winning many awards.
Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.
The running water in the river was crystal clear.
The broken vase was beyond repair.
She was a talented singer, winning many awards.
Is this a correct sentence?
The crying child was comforted by her mother.
YES
NO
Is this a correct sentence?
The laughing child brightened up the room.
YES
NO
Is this a correct sentence?
Those travelers are completing their trip should report to Gate three.
YES
NO
Is this a correct sentence?
The first team is winning four games is awarded the championship.
YES
NO
Is this a correct sentence?
The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to the market.
YES
NO
