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UNIT 9 GRAMMAR EXeRCiSeS

Grammar to Communicate 1: Adjective Clauses

Complete the sentences. Use who or that and the words in parentheses to write adjective clauses.

1. An appliance that cooks food very slowly is called a crock pot.

(cook food very slowly) (toast bread)

2. A small appliance
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is called a toaster.
(help people see)

3. Small devices used in the eyes lenses. 4. A person 5. A small machine 6. A person 7. A device
(understand cars) (curl your hair)

are called contact

is called a mechanic. is called a curling iron. is called an electrician. is called a bottle opener.

(x appliances) (open bottles)

Combine the sentences. Change the second sentence to an adjective clause.

1. The people love gadgets. The people live next door to me.

The people who live next door to me love gadgets.

2. The company is called StaySafe. The company installs the best alarm systems.

3. People buy all the newest kitchen gadgets. People love to cook.

4. The neighbors often lent me their tools. The neighbors moved.

5. The lawn mower belongs to our old neighbors. The lawn mower is in our garage.

6. The hammer also belongs to them. The hammer is in my toolbox.

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Grammar to Communicate 2: Subject and Object Relative Pronouns

Rewrite the sentences. Use the words in parentheses.

1. I like to buy gifts people will nd useful.

I like to buy gifts that people will find useful.

(that)

2. Many people buy things they dont really need.

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(which)

3. She is the person I call when I need advice.

(who)

4. Theyre the friends Ive known the longest.

(that)

5. I want those lights you turn on and off by clapping your hands. 6. I want a toolbox I can carry easily.
(which) (that)

Some of these sentences have mistakes. Find the mistakes and correct them.

1. The vacuum cleaner I use is very quiet. 2. I bought a phone is also a camera. 3. My friend got a new laptop can burn CDs. 4. The tea I bought at the health food store is helping me lose weight. 5. My boyfriend has a clock that can tell the temperature. 6. The coffeemaker which we got as a gift makes delicious coffee. 7. This is a device makes my life much easier. 8. Do you know anyone can x my computer?

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Grammar to Communicate 3: Relative Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions

Rewrite the sentences. Use relative pronouns.

1. The store I went to was very expensive.

The store that I went to was very expensive.

2. I couldnt afford any of the appliances I looked at.

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3. The salesperson I talked to was not helpful.

4. I was disappointed by the products I saw.

5. This is the store my neighbor told me about.

6. Its a place he had heard about from his boss.

7. This neighbor is someone I may never speak to again.

Combine the sentences. Use that, which, or who only where necessary.

1. This is the wonderful gadget. Youve been hearing so much about it.

This is the wonderful gadget youve been hearing so much about.

2. Who is the salesperson? You were talking to this person.

3. Which is the dishwasher? You were looking at this dishwasher.

4. Did you see the great ashlight? I told you about this ashlight.

5. Is this the device? You were looking for this device.

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Review and Challenge

Find and correct the mistake in each item.

that / which 1. Im looking for a gadget who will help me open jars and bottles.
2. The people live next door to us have a garage full of strange gadgets. 3. Do you know anyone which can x my dishwasher? 4. I got my refrigerator at the appliance store that it just opened on Main Street.
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5. We have all the appliances we need them. 6. Were you satised with the salesperson you spoke to him? 7. Why did you buy something you didnt need it? 8. There are a lot of people which love gadgets, but Im not one of them. 9. I saw an ad for a pen that write in ten different colors. 10. The store at the mall has the best prices is probably Gears Department Store.

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