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Mastering participle Forms and Clauses

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The book that was written by the author is popular.'

a)

The book written by the popular author is famous.

b)

The author wrote the popular book.

c)

The book written by the author is popular.

d)

The book that the author wrote is popular.

2.

Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (exciting/excited) movie kept us on the edge of our seats'?

a)

excitedly

b)

exciting

c)

excitingly

d)

excite

3.

Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The man who is standing there is my uncle.'

a)

The man standing there is my uncle.

b)

The man who stands there is my uncle.

c)

The man who is standing is my uncle.

d)

The man standing is my uncle.

4.

Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (amazing/amazed) performance left the audience speechless'?

a)

amazing

b)

amazedly

c)

amazingness

d)

amaze

5.

Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The lost keys were found under the couch.'

a)

lost

b)

couch

c)

found

d)

under

6.

Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The car that was parked outside is mine.'

a)

The car that is parked outside is mine.

b)

The parked car outside is mine.

c)

The car parked outside is my vehicle.

d)

The car parked outside is mine.

7.

Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (boring/ bored) lecture made everyone sleepy'?

a)

boring

b)

bore

c)

bored

d)

boringly

8.

Formulate a reduced relative clause from: 'The teacher who teaches math is very strict.'

a)

The teacher teaching English is very strict.

b)

The strict teacher teaches math.

c)

The teacher who teaches science is very strict.

d)

The teacher teaching math is very strict.

9.

Differentiate between V-ing and V-ed: Which is correct in 'The (thrilling/thrilled) ride was unforgettable'?

a)

thrill

b)

thrilling

c)

thrillingly

d)

thrilled

10.

Tom handed Susan a parcel ___ in pink paper.

a)

wrapping

b)

wrapped

11.

The football match ___ by thousands of people.ended in a draw

a)

watched

b)

watching

12.

The men were in some danger. They were working on the side.

a)

Then men were in some danger working on the side.

b)

The men working on the side were in some danger.

c)

The men in some danger working on the side.

13.

He was wearing shabby slippers. The slippers were much too large for him.

a)

He was wearing shabby slippers were much too large for him.

b)

He was wearing shabby slippers being much too large for him.

c)

He was wearing shabby slippers much too large for him.

14.

The students ___ at the class asked so many questions.

a)

present

b)

were present

c)

none is correct

15.

Who’s that good looking man ___ to Alison?

a)

talk

b)

talked

c)

talking

16.

Paper ___ from rice is sometimes used for stationary.

a)

make

b)

made

c)

making

17.

The nurse is very kind to my aunt. The nurse is looking after my aunt.

a)

The nurse is very kind to my aunt looking after her.

b)

The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her.

c)

The nurse looked after my aunt is very kind to her.

18.

All rubbish is a real danger to our health. It is floating in the sea.

(a)  

19.

The man was her husband’s boss. He was bitten by my neighbour’s dog.

(a)  

20.
Identify the participial phrase.
Mark quickly licked the ice cream dripping down his arm.
a)
quickly licked the ice cream
b)
licked the ice cream
c)
dripping down his arm
21.

___________________ in the company for many years, he knew everyone and everything.

a)

Having worked

b)

Worked

c)

Working

d)

To work

22.

The cup _________ with milk stood on the table.

a)

having fill

b)

filling

c)

having filled

d)

filled

23.

_________________from Brazil, he is not used to such cold weather.

a)

Having come

b)

Coming

c)

Having came

d)

Came

24.

You will annoy people, _______________like that.

a)

talking

b)

talked

c)

having talk

d)

having talked

25.

Tom handed Susan a parcel ___ in pink paper.

a)

wrapping

b)

wrapped

26.

The football match ___ by thousands of people.ended in a draw

a)

watched

b)

watching

27.

The men were in some danger. They were working on the side.

a)

Then men were in some danger working on the side.

b)

The men working on the side were in some danger.

c)

The men in some danger working on the side.

28.

He was wearing shabby slippers. The slippers were much too large for him.

a)

He was wearing shabby slippers were much too large for him.

b)

He was wearing shabby slippers being much too large for him.

c)

He was wearing shabby slippers much too large for him.

29.

The students ___ at the class asked so many questions.

a)

present

b)

were present

c)

none is correct

30.

Who’s that good looking man ___ to Alison?

a)

talk

b)

talked

c)

talking

31.

Paper ___ from rice is sometimes used for stationary.

a)

make

b)

made

c)

making

32.

The nurse is very kind to my aunt. The nurse is looking after my aunt.

a)

The nurse is very kind to my aunt looking after her.

b)

The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her.

c)

The nurse looked after my aunt is very kind to her.

33.

My friends who are studying in Italy will be at the party.

a)

My friends who studying in Italy will be at the party.

b)

My friends studying in Italy will be at the party.

c)

My studying in Italy friends will be at the party.

34.

The man who was handsome worked in Hollywood.

a)

The man handsome worked in Hollywood.

b)

The man who handsome worked in Hollywood.

c)

The handsome man worked in Hollywood.

35.

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.

36.

Seattle, which is famous for its seafood, is a beautiful city.

a)

Seattle famous for it's seafood is a beautiful city.

b)

Seattle, famous for its seafood, is a beautiful city.

c)

Seattle is famous for its seafood is a beautiful city.

37.

The towels that are on the chair can be used in the club showers.

a)

The towels on the chair can be used in the club showers.

b)

The chaired towels can be used in the club showers.

c)

The on the chair towels can be used in the club showers.

38.

The men that are working on the project come from India.

a)

The working men on the project come from India.

b)

The working on the project men come from India.

c)

The men working on the project come from India.

39.

Tom, who was responsible for sales, made the presentation.

a)

Tom sales responsible made the presentation.

b)

Tom being responsible for sales made the presentation.

c)

Tom, responsible for sales, made the presentation.

40.

The telephone which is on the desk is broken.

a)

The on the desk telephone is broken.

b)

The telephone desk is broken.

c)

The telephone on the desk is broken.

41.

Anyone ______ over the speed limit should be fined.

a)

who drives

b)

driving

c)

driven

42.

Any employee __________ could receive a bonus this month

a)

who works hard

b)

worked

c)

working

43.

People__________in this house have been here for years

a)

living

b)

lived

c)

who are living

44.

Many products __________ online, are much cheaper in stores

a)

that were bought

b)

bought

c)

buying

45.

Any items _________ in the classroom at the end of the week will be thrown away

a)

left

b)

leaving

c)

who are left

46.

The man__________there wearing a blue T-shirt is our landlord.

a)

A. standing

b)

B. stands

c)

C. stand

d)

D. stood

47.

My friends who are studying in Italy will be at the party.

a)

A. My friends study in Italy friends will be at the party.

b)

B. My friends who studying in Italy will be at the party.

c)

C. My friends studying in Italy will be at the party.

48.

The students who study at our school come from all over the world.

a)

A. The studying students at our school from all over the world.

b)

B. The students studying at our school come from all over the world.

c)

C. The studying at our school students come from all over the world.

49.

The cake that was selected came from an Italian bakery.

a)

A. The cake to be selected came from an Italian bakery.

b)

B. The cake selected came from an Italian bakery.

c)

C. The cake was selected came from an Italian bakery.

50.

The rabbit___ by the man was very frightened.

a)

A. is hunted

b)

B. is hunting

c)

C. hunted

d)

D. hunting

51.

Do you know the song____ on the radio?

a)

A. playing

b)

B. which plays

c)

C. which is playing

d)

D. which is being played

52.

This is the house__ by his father five years ago.

a)

A. were bought

b)

B. was bought

c)

C. which bought

d)

D. which was bought

53.

Our solar system is in a galaxy__ the Milky Way.

a)

A. calling

b)

B. called

c)

C. which is calling

d)

D. which called

54.

Engineers at Red Motors have just created the corporation's first car ___ by solar energy.

a)

A. power

b)

B. powered

c)

C. powering

d)

D. powerful

55.

People______ are expected to be formally dressed for the occasion.

a)

A. to invite

b)

B. invited

c)

C. to be inviting

d)

D. inviting

56.

The budget report____ by the Planning Department had some flaws.

a)

A. was submitted

b)

B. submitted

c)

C. was submitting

d)

D. was submit

57.

The scientists………the causes of cancer are making progress.

a)

A. who researches

b)

B. research

c)

C. researching

d)

D. researched

58.

They work in a hospital …… by the government.

a)

A. sponsored

b)

B. was sponsored

c)

C. sponsoring

d)

D. which sponsored

59.

The people ………for the bus in the rain are getting wet.

a)

A. waited

b)

B. waiting

c)

C. who waiting

d)

D. are waiting

60.

I come from a city …….. in the southern part of the country.

a)

A. located

b)

B. locating

c)

C. locates

d)

D. which located

61.

The photographs ……… in the newspaper were extraordinary.

a)

A. published

b)

B. which published

c)

C. publish

d)

D. publishing

62.

The London Tower Bridge, which measures 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

a)

A. The London Tower Bridge, to measure 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

b)

B. The London Tower Bridge, measured 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

c)

C. The London Tower Bridge, measures 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

d)

D. The London Tower Bridge, measuring 244 metres long, is a World Heritage Site.

63.

Any student who doesn't take a gap year needs to take the university examination.

a)

A. Any student taking a gap year need to take the university examination.

b)

B. Any student took a gap year need to take the university examination.

c)

C. Any student not taking a gap year needs to take the university examination.

d)

D. Any student not to take a gap year need to take the university examination.

64.

While ___ work, I saw an old friend of mine.

a)

I walking home from

b)

walking home from

c)

walked home from

d)

walking home work

65.

Before ___, I brushed my teeth.

a)

left my house

b)

I leaving my house

c)

leaving my house

d)

my house leaving

66.

I feel asleep ___ TV.

a)

while I watch

b)

while watching

c)

while watched

d)

during I was watching

67.

While ___ about adverb clauses, a mild earthquake shook the classroom.

a)

the teacher lecturing

b)

the teacher was lecturing

c)

lecturing

d)

lectured

68.

___, a dog chased us down the street

a)

While running

b)

While we were running

c)

We were running while

d)

While running we were

69.

Since ___ to San Bernardino, Yih-Ping has made many friends.

a)

coming

b)

come

c)

she coming

d)

she comes to

70.

Peter went back to school ___ the phone.

a)

after John calling him on

b)

John had called him on

c)

after John had called him on

d)

after John had called him

71.

___ yesterday, we saw many deer.

a)

While we hiking through the woods

b)

while hiking through the woods

c)

During in hiking through the woods

d)

Hiking through the woods we

72.

___ the necessary qualifications, she was not hired for a job.

a)

Lacked

b)

When lacking

c)

Lacking

d)

Because lacking

73.

___, Martha was watching her favorite TV program.

a)

While Penchart talking to his friend

b)

While Penchart was talked to his friend

c)

While Penchart was talking to his friend

d)

Penchart was talking to his friend while

74.

Before ___ visit my brother and his family, I will need to finish all of my business dealings with my clients.

a)

leaving for North Dakota

b)

leaving for North Dakota to

c)

left for North Dakota to

d)

I leaving for North Dakota to

75.

___ , the student won a $10 million lottery.

a)

While worked on the computer

b)

While working on the computer

c)

While she working on the computer

d)

Working on the computer while she

76.

Since ___ his MBA studies, Selim has secured a great job as a finance manager of a major corporation in Turkey.

a)

he finishing

b)

finishing

c)

finished

d)

he finish

77.

Joo Kyung always watches TV after ___ her homework.

a)

finished

b)

finishing

c)

she finished

d)

she finish

78.

___ his laser pointer to point to an example on the board, the teacher carefully explained the meaning of "animal" idioms.

a)

Using

b)

Used

c)

While he using

d)

While he was used

79.

___ to buy a car, she took the bus every morning to work.

a)

Because she unable

b)

Being unable

c)

Be unable

d)

Because she were unable

80.

___ so dry during the summer, it is prohibited to light camp fires.

a)

The forest area in the San Bernardino mountains is

b)

Being the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains is

c)

Because the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains

d)

Being the forest area in the San Bernardino mountains was

81.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.


Before he left on vacation, he finished the project.

a)

Before left on vacation, he finished the project.

b)

Before leaving on vacation, he finished the project.

c)

Before on vacation, he finished the project.

82.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.


Though he was talented, he didn't get the job.

a)

Though was talented, he didn't get the job.

b)

Though being talented, he didn't get the job.

c)

Though talented, he didn't get the job.

83.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.


Since he was late, he started the meeting at 10.

a)

Being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

b)

Since being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

c)

Since late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

84.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.


Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

a)

Not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

b)

Since not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

c)

Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

85.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

86.

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.


The ointment can be applied where needed.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

87.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

88.

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.


The medicine is not effective unless taken as directed.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

89.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

90.

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.


Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

91.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

92.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

93.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

94.

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.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

95.

The funds ______ for the project were insufficient.

a)

raise

b)

raised

c)

raising

d)

raises

96.

The documents ______ for the meeting were distributed in advance.

a)

prepare

b)

prepared

c)

preparing

d)

prepares

97.

The promises ______ by the candidate were not fulfilled.

a)

make

b)

makes

c)

making

d)

made

98.

The evidence ______ in court was conclusive.

a)

present

b)

presented

c)

presenting

d)

presents

99.

The city ______ by the earthquake is still recovering.

a)

devastate

b)

devastates

c)

devastated

d)

devastating

100.

The book ______ by the famous author was a bestseller.

a)

write

b)

written

c)

wrote

d)

writes

101.

The homework ______ to the students was quite challenging.

a)

assign

b)

assigned

c)

assigning

d)

assigns

102.

The meal ______ by the chef was delicious.

a)

prepare

b)

prepares

c)

prepared

d)

preparing

103.

The road ______ due to the flood is now open to traffic.

a)

closed

b)

close

c)

closing

d)

closes

104.

The cake ______ for her birthday was a chocolate delight.

a)

bake

b)

baked

c)

baking

d)

bakes

105.

The speech ______ by the president was inspiring.

a)

deliver

b)

delivered

c)

delivering

d)

delivers

106.

The message ______ on the screen disappeared too quickly to read.

a)

display

b)

displayed

c)

displaying

d)

displays

107.

The items ______ at the auction fetched a high price.

a)

sell

b)

sold

c)

selling

d)

sells

108.

The agreement ______ between the two companies was mutually beneficial.

a)

reach

b)

reached

c)

reaching

d)

reaches

109.

The paintings ______ in the museum are from the 18th century.

a)

hung

b)

hanged

c)

hanging

d)

hang

110.

The music ______ throughout the hall set the mood for the evening.

a)

played

b)

play

c)

playing

d)

plays

111.

The words ______ in the document need to be proofread.

a)

type

b)

typing

c)

typed

d)

types

112.

The movie ______ last summer became a box office hit.

a)

release

b)

releases

c)

released

d)

releasing

113.

The ideas ______ during the brainstorming session were innovative.

a)

present

b)

presented

c)

presenting

d)

presents

114.

The windows ______ during the storm need to be replaced.

a)

break

b)

breaks

c)

broken

d)

breaking

115.

______ lunch, I sat in the garden with a drink.

a)

Making

b)

Made

c)

Having made

116.

_____ for the bus, she slipped on some ice and fell over.

a)

Running

b)

Run

c)

Having run

117.

___ her former owner, the dog ran across the room to greet him.

a)

Seeing

b)

Seen

c)

Having seen

118.

____ in hospital for several weeks, she was delighted to be home.

a)

Being

b)

Been

c)

Having been

119.

____ by all the attention, he thanked everyone for the cake and presents.

a)

Embarrassing

b)

Embarrassed

c)

Having embarrassed

120.

The building collapsed, ___ two people.

a)

injuring

b)

injured

c)

having injured

121.

____ under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures.

a)

wearing

b)

worn

c)

having been worn

122.

____ by the sun, she didn't see the boy crossing the road.

a)

Blinding

b)

Blinded

c)

Having blinded

123.

Is the word 'hidden' a present participle or a past participle?
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.

a)
present
b)
past
124.

Is the word 'singing' a present participle or a past participle?
Her singing mother embarrassed her.

a)
present
b)
past
125.

Is the word 'purring' a present participle or a past participle?
Her purring cat jumped on the fence.

a)
present
b)
past
126.

Is the word 'speeding' a present participle or a past participle?
The speeding silver van blocked our exit off the ramp.

a)
present
b)
past
127.
Find the PARTICIPLE.
The girl had an annoying way of laughing.
a)
girl
b)
had
c)
annoying
d)
laughing
128.
Find the VERB.
The teacher's writing session was very helpful.
a)
writing
b)
session
c)
was
d)
helpful
129.

The stray kittens ...... in the sewer are being taken care of.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

a)

found

b)

finding

c)

are found

d)

are finding

130.

The money ...... for the service given was not accepted.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

a)

offered

b)

was offered

c)

offering

d)

was offering

131.

People ...... to reveal the network of the current crime have been released.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

a)

investigated

b)

are investigated

c)

investigating

d)

are investigating

132.

Any person ...... outside the usual hour will have their salary doubled.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

a)

working

b)

is worked

c)

is working

d)

are worked

133.

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.

a)

making

b)

is making

c)

made

d)

is made

134.

Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.

a)

I hope you don't ruin your birthday dress.

b)

I was standing in the courtyard of a vast ruined castle.

c)

He saw his friend walking along the road.

d)

I watched the birds flying away.

135.

Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.

a)

I can smell something burning!

b)

Every plate on the shelf had broken after the earthquake.

c)

You can't swim with a broken arm.

136.

Select the sentence with a present participle being used as an adjective.

a)

The running water in the river was crystal clear.

b)

The broken vase was beyond repair.

c)

She was a talented singer, winning many awards.

137.

Select the sentence with a past participle being used as an adjective.

a)

The running water in the river was crystal clear.

b)

The broken vase was beyond repair.

c)

She was a talented singer, winning many awards.

138.

Is this a correct sentence?
The crying child was comforted by her mother.

a)

YES

b)

NO

139.

Is this a correct sentence?
The laughing child brightened up the room.

a)

YES

b)

NO

140.

Is this a correct sentence?

Those travelers are completing their trip should report to Gate three.

a)

YES

b)

NO

141.

Is this a correct sentence?

The first team is winning four games is awarded the championship.

a)

YES

b)

NO

142.

Is this a correct sentence?

The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to the market.

a)

YES

b)

NO