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To solve the problem of combining sentences using relative pronouns, we need to identify the relationship between the two clauses in each pair and use appropriate relative pronouns (e.g., who, which, that, where, when) to connect them into a single sentence. Here are the solutions with explanations:
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- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "The man")
- Combined Sentence:
The man who was employed last month didn’t attend the meeting.
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- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "George")
- Combined Sentence:
George, who is furious, hasn’t explained the reason.
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- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "the apart hotel")
- Combined Sentence:
We will rent an apart hotel where we will stay for a fortnight.
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- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "The dress")
- Combined Sentence:
The dress, which my friend was wearing in her engagement ceremony, was so fashionable.
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- Relative Pronoun: when (referring to "the date")
- Combined Sentence:
The 1st of May is the date when Labour Day is celebrated.
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- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "the girl")
- Combined Sentence:
Peter has been going out with the girl who he gave flowers to at the last party.
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- Relative Pronoun: that (referring to "The reason")
- Combined Sentence:
The reason that tax rates have been increased will be declared by the government.
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- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "a boy")
- Combined Sentence:
I’ve got engaged to a boy whose father is a deputy.
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- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a classical car")
- Combined Sentence:
The Browns has bought a classical car which cost $10000.
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- Relative Pronoun: when (referring to "the year")
- Combined Sentence:
1995 is the year when John and Jenny got married.
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- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "Colorado")
- Combined Sentence:
Colorado is a place where I spent my childhood.
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- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a book")
- Combined Sentence:
I’ve borrowed a book which is about economics.
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- Relative Pronoun: why (referring to "reasons")
- Combined Sentence:
Students haven’t told any logical reasons why they haven’t done their homework.
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- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a music CD")
- Combined Sentence:
Lucy gave me a music CD which she was given by her ex-boyfriend.
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- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "the song")
- Combined Sentence:
I have learnt by heart the song whose writer is John Lennon.
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- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "The house")
- Combined Sentence:
The house where my friend has been living for three years is pretty good.
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- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "the radio")
- Combined Sentence:
My brother broke the radio which was from our great grandmother.
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- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "the office")
- Combined Sentence:
She will call the office where her husband works.
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- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "the man")
- Combined Sentence:
We don’t know the man who my father is talking to now.
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- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "the bike")
- Combined Sentence:
Arthur is going to repair the bike whose wheels are too old.
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\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{The man who was employed last month didn’t attend the meeting.} \\
2. & \text{George, who is furious, hasn’t explained the reason.} \\
3. & \text{We will rent an apart hotel where we will stay for a fortnight.} \\
4. & \text{The dress, which my friend was wearing in her engagement ceremony, was so fashionable.} \\
5. & \text{The 1st of May is the date when Labour Day is celebrated.} \\
6. & \text{Peter has been going out with the girl who he gave flowers to at the last party.} \\
7. & \text{The reason that tax rates have been increased will be declared by the government.} \\
8. & \text{I’ve got engaged to a boy whose father is a deputy.} \\
9. & \text{The Browns has bought a classical car which cost $10000.} \\
10. & \text{1995 is the year when John and Jenny got married.} \\
11. & \text{Colorado is a place where I spent my childhood.} \\
12. & \text{I’ve borrowed a book which is about economics.} \\
13. & \text{Students haven’t told any logical reasons why they haven’t done their homework.} \\
14. & \text{Lucy gave me a music CD which she was given by her ex-boyfriend.} \\
15. & \text{I have learnt by heart the song whose writer is John Lennon.} \\
16. & \text{The house where my friend has been living for three years is pretty good.} \\
17. & \text{My brother broke the radio which was from our great grandmother.} \\
18. & \text{She will call the office where her husband works.} \\
19. & \text{We don’t know the man who my father is talking to now.} \\
20. & \text{Arthur is going to repair the bike whose wheels are too old.} \\
\end{aligned}
}
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1. The man didn’t attend the meeting. He was employed last month.
- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "The man")
- Combined Sentence:
The man who was employed last month didn’t attend the meeting.
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2. George hasn’t explained the reason. He is furious.
- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "George")
- Combined Sentence:
George, who is furious, hasn’t explained the reason.
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3. We will rent an apart hotel. We will stay there for a fortnight.
- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "the apart hotel")
- Combined Sentence:
We will rent an apart hotel where we will stay for a fortnight.
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4. The dress was so fashionable. My friend was wearing it in her engagement ceremony.
- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "The dress")
- Combined Sentence:
The dress, which my friend was wearing in her engagement ceremony, was so fashionable.
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5. The 1st of May is the date. Labour Day is celebrated then.
- Relative Pronoun: when (referring to "the date")
- Combined Sentence:
The 1st of May is the date when Labour Day is celebrated.
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6. Peter has been going out with the girl. He gave flowers her at the last party.
- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "the girl")
- Combined Sentence:
Peter has been going out with the girl who he gave flowers to at the last party.
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7. The reason will be declared by the government. Tax rates have been increased.
- Relative Pronoun: that (referring to "The reason")
- Combined Sentence:
The reason that tax rates have been increased will be declared by the government.
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8. I’ve got engaged to a boy. His father is a deputy.
- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "a boy")
- Combined Sentence:
I’ve got engaged to a boy whose father is a deputy.
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9. The Browns has bought a classical car. It cost $10000.
- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a classical car")
- Combined Sentence:
The Browns has bought a classical car which cost $10000.
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10. 1995 is the year. John and Jenny got married then.
- Relative Pronoun: when (referring to "the year")
- Combined Sentence:
1995 is the year when John and Jenny got married.
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11. Colorado is a place. I spent my childhood there.
- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "Colorado")
- Combined Sentence:
Colorado is a place where I spent my childhood.
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12. I’ve borrowed a book. It is about economics.
- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a book")
- Combined Sentence:
I’ve borrowed a book which is about economics.
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13. Students haven’t told any logical reasons. They haven’t done their homework.
- Relative Pronoun: why (referring to "reasons")
- Combined Sentence:
Students haven’t told any logical reasons why they haven’t done their homework.
---
14. Lucy gave me a music CD. She was given it by her ex-boyfriend.
- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "a music CD")
- Combined Sentence:
Lucy gave me a music CD which she was given by her ex-boyfriend.
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15. I have learnt by heart the song. Its writer is John Lennon.
- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "the song")
- Combined Sentence:
I have learnt by heart the song whose writer is John Lennon.
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16. The house is pretty good. My friend has been living there for three years.
- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "The house")
- Combined Sentence:
The house where my friend has been living for three years is pretty good.
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17. My brother broke the radio. It was from our great grandmother.
- Relative Pronoun: which (referring to "the radio")
- Combined Sentence:
My brother broke the radio which was from our great grandmother.
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18. She will call the office. Her husband works there.
- Relative Pronoun: where (referring to "the office")
- Combined Sentence:
She will call the office where her husband works.
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19. We don’t know the man. My father is talking to him now.
- Relative Pronoun: who (referring to "the man")
- Combined Sentence:
We don’t know the man who my father is talking to now.
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20. Arthur is going to repair the bike. Its wheels are too old.
- Relative Pronoun: whose (referring to "the bike")
- Combined Sentence:
Arthur is going to repair the bike whose wheels are too old.
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Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{The man who was employed last month didn’t attend the meeting.} \\
2. & \text{George, who is furious, hasn’t explained the reason.} \\
3. & \text{We will rent an apart hotel where we will stay for a fortnight.} \\
4. & \text{The dress, which my friend was wearing in her engagement ceremony, was so fashionable.} \\
5. & \text{The 1st of May is the date when Labour Day is celebrated.} \\
6. & \text{Peter has been going out with the girl who he gave flowers to at the last party.} \\
7. & \text{The reason that tax rates have been increased will be declared by the government.} \\
8. & \text{I’ve got engaged to a boy whose father is a deputy.} \\
9. & \text{The Browns has bought a classical car which cost $10000.} \\
10. & \text{1995 is the year when John and Jenny got married.} \\
11. & \text{Colorado is a place where I spent my childhood.} \\
12. & \text{I’ve borrowed a book which is about economics.} \\
13. & \text{Students haven’t told any logical reasons why they haven’t done their homework.} \\
14. & \text{Lucy gave me a music CD which she was given by her ex-boyfriend.} \\
15. & \text{I have learnt by heart the song whose writer is John Lennon.} \\
16. & \text{The house where my friend has been living for three years is pretty good.} \\
17. & \text{My brother broke the radio which was from our great grandmother.} \\
18. & \text{She will call the office where her husband works.} \\
19. & \text{We don’t know the man who my father is talking to now.} \\
20. & \text{Arthur is going to repair the bike whose wheels are too old.} \\
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective clauses worksheet.
