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The Eiffel Tower

which

has become

a symbol of France

The Pyramids of Egypt

which

were built in ancient times

are situated just outside

Mount Everest

which

lies on the borders of Nepal


and China

is the tallest mountain

was built in the 19th century


as a temporary structure

the city of Cairo

in the world

Answers
The Eiffel Tower, which has become a symbol of France, was built in the 19th century as a temporary structure.
The Eiffel Tower, which was built in the 19th century as a temporary structure, has become a symbol of France.
The Pyramids of Egypt, which were built in ancient times, are situated just outside the city of Cairo.
The Pyramids of Egypt, which are situated just outside the city of Cairo, were built in ancient times.
Mount Everest, which lies on the borders of Nepal and China, is the tallest mountain
in the world
Mount Everest, which is the tallest mountainin the world, lies on the borders of Nepal and China
Which one is best?
This depends on the main subject of the paragraph. In the first example if the paragraph is about the history of the Eiffel Tower, then the first sentence is better:
The Eiffel Tower, which has become a symbol of France, was built in the 19th century as a temporary structure. It was designed
as the entrance arch to the 1889 Words Fair in Paris
If the paragraph is about the Eiffel Tower as a symbol of France, then the second is appropriate:
The Eiffel Tower, which was built in the 19th century as a temporary structure, has become a symbol of France. Its distinctive
shape is instantly recognizable around the world and is used to represent France on items ranging from tourist souvenir mugs and
T-shirts to company letterheads

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