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ABOUT THIS WEB SITE BOOKS, ONLINE COURSES FOR ESL STUDENTS FOR TEACHERS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HOME LINKS PHOTO GALLERY VIEW TODAY'S EXERCISES	"Adjective Clauses and reduced adjective clauses" self-study quizzes Click the answer button to see the correct answer. Adjective clauses: Quiz 1 Adjective clauses: Quiz 2 Reduced adjective clauses: Quiz 3 Reduced adjective clauses: Quiz 4 Adjective clauses: Quiz 1 1. William C. Buckhoff,_____________________ , lives in North Dakota. A. who is my father B. is my father C. that is my father D. which is my father 2. The car was not running,__________________________ . A. that surprised the mechanic B. which surprised the mechanic C. who surprised the mechanic D. surprised the mechanic 3. ________________________________who visited our class last week. A. Tomohiro talked to the woman B. Tomohiro who talked to the woman C. Tomohiro talking to the woman D. Tomohiro that talked to the woman 4. The movie ________________________ was intriguing. A. who we saw last month B. that we saw last month C. that saw last month D. that we seeing last month 5. The Mariah Carey CD ____________________________. A. which we listened was good B. which to we listened was good C. to which we listened was good D. that we listened was good 6. _______________________whom I told Saleh about. A. Is this the woman B. This is woman C. This are the woman D. This is the woman 7. It is important to read books_________________________. A. that have good plots B. having good plots C. have good plots D. which has good plots 8. We affirm the students= right to their own patterns and varieties of language B the dialects of their nurture or whatever dialects ______________________________. A. which they find their own identity and style B. in that they find their own identity and style C. which they find their in own identity and style D. in which they find their own identity and style 9. ______________________________whom we spoke to at the English Club party. A. Dr. Rong Chen is the professor B. Dr. Rong Chen is professor C. Dr. Rong Chen the professor D. Dr. Rong Chen the professor is 10.The keys__________________________. A. who are on the floor belong to Rie B. that is on the floor belong to Rie C. that are on the floor belong to Rie D. which is on the floor belong to Rie 11. Is Pupat the type of person __________________________? A. who is extroverted around people B. whose is extroverted around people C. who are extroverted around people D. whom extroverted around people 12. _____________________________ that have been used to classify the many different kinds of rocks in the San Bernardino mountains. A. I would like to give you the scientific name B. I would like give you the scientific names C. I would like to give you the scientific names D. I would likes to give you the scientific names 13. Professor Higgins is the type of professor _____________________________. A. to whom others wouldn't consider exactly exciting B. whose others wouldn't consider exactly exciting C. which others wouldn't consider exactly exciting D. whom others wouldn't consider exactly exciting 14. We all know that we often have times when many of us feel happy_______________________ . A. and other times when we feel sad B. and other times where we feel sad C. and other times why we feel sad D. and other times whenever we feel sad 15. Emi feels shy ______________________________where she doesn't know many people. A. when she go to a party B. she goes to a party C. she going to a party D. when she goes to a party 16. ___________________________, Lake Arrowhead is a setting which can be quite adventurous to the tourist. A. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains B. Locating in the San Bernardino Mountains C. It is located in the San Bernardino Mountains D. To locate in the San Bernardino Mountains 17. _____________________________ in which there is a nonthreatening and relaxing atmosphere. A. Some ESL students learns better in situations B. Some ESL student learn better in situations C. Some ESL students learn better in situations D. Some ESL students better learn in situations 18. The Higashi's are the couple ________________________________. A. with whom the real estate agent is negotiating B. whom the real estate agent is negotiating to C. whom the real estate agent is negotiating D. with which the real estate agent is negotiating 19. Unyarat likes to talk to people__________________________. A. which she feels comfortable with B. she feel comfortable with C. she feels comfortable with D. she feels comfortable 20. The woman I saw at the theater ____________________________. A. is my English teacher last year B. who was my English teacher last year C. my English teacher last year D. was my English teacher last year Back to Top Adjective Clauses: Quiz 2 1. A person_____________________ is a compassionate person. A. who helps the needy B. who help the needy C. helps the needy D. which helps the needy 2. Ai Shiibi,________________________, is a very giving person. A. helps her fellow students with their homework assignments B. that helps her fellow students with their homework assignments C. who helps her fellow students with their homework assignments D. whose helps her fellow students with their homework assignments 3. The lady ___________________________ will be the new transcripts evaluator of the university. A. stopped by the admissions office B. that stopped by the admissions office C. she stopped by the admissions office D. who she stopped by the admissions office 4. The house____________________________ is for sale. A. which is on the other side of the lake B. is on the other side of the lake C. it is on the other side of the lake D. that on the other side of the lake 5. Vancouver, ______________________________, is a province of British Columbia, Canada. A. was the location of the Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages in March 2000 B. who was the location of the Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages in March 2000 C. it was the location of the Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages in March 2000 D. which was the location of the Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages in March 2000 6. The swimmers _______________________ are from Los Angeles. A. which we saw at Laguna Beach B. whom we saw at Laguna Beach C. whom saw at Laguna Beach D. saw at Laguna Beach 7. It is important to date someone you feel comfortable with, ______________________________. A. this fact will help you in choosing your future marriage partner B. that will help you in choosing your future marriage partner C. a fact which will help you in choosing your future marriage partner D. a fact will help you in choosing your future marriage partner 8. The family ______________________________ will have to pay a substantial fine. A. of which his dog escaped and ate the two cats next door B. their dog escaped and ate the two cats next door C. who's dog escaped and ate the two cats next door D. whose dog escaped and ate the two cats next door 9. I found out ________________________, which surprises me. A. what she is actually a very quiet person B. that she is actually a very quiet person C. who is actually a very quiet person D. which she is actually a very quiet person 10. I've discovered that Mansour is not an extrovert, ________________. A. that surprises me B. which surprise me C. which surprises me D. the idea surprises me 11. I've been surprised to discover ____________________________. A. who Mansour is not an extrovert B. that Mansour not is an extrovert C. that Mansour is not extrovert D. that Mansour is not an extrovert 12. Moviegoers, _________________________, are fond of the Titantic. A. many of whom love romance and drama B. many of them love romance and drama C. many of which love romance and drama D. many love romance and drama 13. Independent films, ______________________________, are now becoming more popular. A. most of which were once unfamiliar to many audiences B. most of them were once unfamiliar to many audiences C. most were once unfamiliar to many audiences D. most of whom were once unfamiliar to many audiences 14. __________________________, in which case you might want to attend a more local one. A. You will have to pay a lot of money to go to a major U.S. amusement park B. You will have to pay a lot of money to go to a U.S. amusement park major C. You will have to pay a lot of money to go a major U.S. amusement park D. You will have pay a lot of money to go to a major U.S. amusement park 15. California amusement parks, ______________________________, continue to be frequented by Californians and tourists alike. A. examples of some parks are Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain B. some examples are Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain C. which examples are Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain D. examples of which are Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain 16. Citizen Kane, ___________________________, is based on the life of William Randolph Hearst. A. is said to be the greatest movie of all time B. who is said to be the greatest movie of all time C. that is said to be the greatest movie of all time D. which is said to be the greatest movie of all time 17. The movie Titantic asks some important questions, ______________________? A. which is this: could this terrible tragedy have been prevented B. which is this: this terrible tragedy could have been prevented C. among which is this: could this terrible tragedy have been prevented D. which is among this: could this terrible tragedy have been prevented 18. Dennis Oliver,________________________ , has a great sense of humor. A. is the co-creator of Dave's ESL Cafe B. that is the co-creator of Dave's ESL Cafe C. who is the co-creator of Dave's ESL Cafe D. who the co-creator is of Dave's ESL Cafe 19. Michael Buckhoff, ____________________________, doesn't have do his own taxes. A. who's brother is a forensic accountant and professor B. his brother is a forensic accountant and professor C. whose brother is a forensic accountant and professor D. who brother is a forensic accountant and professor 20. AIDS,_____________________________ , is prevalent in San Francisco among gay and bisexual men. A. is a non-curable disease affecting the immune system B. that is a non-curable disease affecting the immune system C. it is a non-curable disease affecting the immune system D. which is a non-curable disease affecting the immune system Back to Top Reduced adjective clauses: Quiz 3 1. The perpetrators ________________________have not been apprehended. A. responsible for the vandalism at the high school B. are responsible for the vandalism at the high school C. who responsible for the vandalism at the high school D. been responsible for the vandalism at the high school 2. Star Wars,___________________, is considered one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. A. directing by George Lucas B. directed by George Lucas C. was directed by George Lucas D. which directed by George Lucas 3. ____________________, Star Wars is considered one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. A. Directing by George Lucas B. The film was directed by George Lucas C. Directed by George Lucas D. Is directed by George Lucas 4. John Grisham has written many novels, _______________________. A. included The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Brethren B. it includes The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Brethren C. which was included The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Brethren D. including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Brethren 5. ______________________, Martha is going to advance her already existing dental skills in an endeavor to increase her earning potential. A. A student studying the U.S. B. A student studies the U.S. C. A student is studying the U.S. D. She studies the U.S. 6. Professor Hyun, _____________________, has been a great help to many students at CSUSB. A. always well prepared for her class lectures B. who always well prepared for her class lectures C. always is well prepared for her class lectures D. always well preparing for her class lectures 7. The student __________________ is a friend of Tomo. A. studying in the library B. is studying in the library C. studied in the library D. that studying in the library 8._________________________, the eager students were finally able to purchase the tickets to the concert. A. Have stood in line for over three hours B. Having been stood in line for over three hours C. Having stood in line for over three hours D. They have stood in line for over three hours 9. The professors ______________________ will need to finish their work by 5:30 PM. A. conducted research in the Biology Building B. are conducting research in the Biology Building C. who conducting research in the Biology Building D. conducting research in the Biology Building 10. ________________, Ronald Reagan is said to have been a very influential politician during the 1980s. A. He is a prudent man B. A prudent man is C. A prudent man who is D. A prudent man 11. Jimmy Carter,________________, became president of the U.S. in 1976. A. which is a farmer who grew peanuts in Georgia B. a farmer who grew peanuts in Georgia C. a farmer which grew peanuts in Georgia D. who a farmer grew peanuts in Georgia 12. ___________________, the Mississippi River is America's most important fresh water source. A. It flows southward from Minnesota to Louisiana B. Flowed southward from Minnesota to Louisiana C. Flowing southward from Minnesota to Louisiana D. Flows southward from Minnesota to Louisiana 13. The levees ___________________________ are designed to prevent it from overflowing its banks during heavy periods of rain. A. constructing along the Mississippi River B. were constructed along the Mississippi River C. which constructed along the Mississippi River D. constructed along the Mississippi River 14. __________________________, Indonesia is the world's fifth most populated country. A. It is a country with a population of more than 200 million people B. which a country is with a population of more than 200 million people C. A country with a population of more than 200 million people D. A country with a population of more than 200 million people which is 15. China, ____________________, has more than 1.5 billion people. A. is the world's most populated country B. the world's most populated country C. which the world's is most populated country D. the world's most populated country that 16. ___________________________, the Siberian Husky has a great deal of endurance. A. Enjoys sled racing in subzero temperatures B. Enjoyed sled racing in subzero temperatures C. Enjoying sled racing in subzero temperatures D. which enjoying sled racing in subzero temperatures 17. The Christmas tree__________________ was purchased at Sam's Club in San Bernardino. A. decorating with many ornaments B. decorated with many ornaments C. is decorated with many ornaments D. decorated with many ornaments which 18. _____________________, Ronnie Millsaps has forty number one hits. A. He is a country singer from North Carolina B. A country singer from North Carolina who is C. A country singer from North Carolina D. A country singer who from North Carolina 19. Elvis Presley,____________________________, Mississippi, had a great impact on the rock and roll music genre. A. was a singer who was reared in Tupelo B. a singer who was reared in Tupelo C. who a singer is who was reared in Tupelo D. a singer who reared in Tupelo 20. ______________________, Elvis Presley had a great impact on the rock and roll music genre. A. Rearing in Tupelo, Mississippi B. Reared in Tupelo, Mississippi C. He was reared in Tupelo, Mississippi D. Reared in Tupelo, Mississippi he was Back to Top Reduced adjective clauses: Quiz 4 1. __________________________, Celine Dion has recorded many successful hits. A. Often singing about love B. Often sings about love C. Often she is singing about love D. Often singing about love, she 2. The music _________________________has proven to be very popular among fans of all ages. A. recorded by Celine Dion B. recording by Celine Dion C. is recorded by Celine Dion D. which were recorded by Celine Dion 3. ______________________________, Mami Higashi's successful learning strategies are helping her to master the English language. A. A student from Japan B. A student is from Japan C. A student from Japan who is D. A student from Japan, she 4. The popular TOEFL book___________________________ was written by Jolene Gear. A. was read by many ESL/EFL students B. read by many ESL/EFL students C. reading by many ESL/EFL students D. who was read by many ESL/EFL students 5. ___________________________, Jolene's Gear TOEFL book is aimed at helping advanced English learners pass the TOEFL. A. It was read by many ESL/EFL students B. Read by many ESL/EFL students C. Reading by many ESL/EFL students D. Her book was read by many ESL/EFL students 6. Hossam Hassan, ________________________________, has been in the U.S. for almost 18 months. A. an Egyptian student he is completing a Master's degree in Computer Science B. an Egyptian student who is completing a Master's degree in Computer Science C. an Egyptian student is completing a Master's degree in Computer Science D. an Egyptian student completed a Master's degree in Computer Science 7. ______________________________, the pyramids of Egypt are truly one of the seven wonders of the world. A. Constructing more than 2,000 years ago B. It was constructed more than 2,000 years ago C Constructed than 2,000 years ago. D. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago 8. The Colorado River ____________________________ has cut deep into the rock, a geological wonder which attracts tourists from all over the world. A. runs through the Grand Canyon B. it runs through the Grand Canyon C. is running through the Grand Canyon D. running through the Grand Canyon 9. ___________________________________, the General Sherman Redwood Tree is the largest living thing on earth. A. A Redwood tree that almost 350 feet tall B. A Redwood tree is almost 350 feet tall C. A Redwood tree that is almost 350 tall feet D. A Redwood tree that is almost 350 feet tall 10. The General Sherman Redwood tree, an incredibly huge tree found in Central California, ______________________________________ . A. which has been alive since before the birth of Jesus Christ B. it has been alive since before the birth of Jesus Christ C. that has been alive since before the birth of Jesus Christ D. has been alive since before the birth of Jesus Christ 11. _____________________________, the General Sherman Redwood tree is the largest living thing on earth. A. Towered above the rest of the trees in the forest B. It towers above the rest of the trees in the forest C. Towers above the rest of the trees in the forest D. Towering above the rest of the trees in the forest 12. ___________________________ ,Jim Carrey's screen characters often have less than average intelligence. A. Loud spoken and always obnoxious, he B. He is Loud spoken and always obnoxious C. Loud spoken and always obnoxious D. Loud spoken and always is obnoxious 13. Tupelo High School, ________________________, has been rebuilt to withstand winds in excess of 350 miles per hour. A. it was damaged by the Tornado B. damaged by the Tornado C. damaging by the Tornado D. damaged by the Tornado it 14. _____________________________, Scotia D. Buckhoff has been the strength to keep her family together. A. A woman of courage and determination she is B. She is a woman of courage and determination C. A woman of courage and determination who is D. A woman of courage and determination 15. Scotia D. Buckhoff, _____________________________, was voted employee of the month at her job. A. a poet, a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman B. is a poet, a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman C. she is a poet, a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman D. a poet, a mother, a wife, and the businesswoman 16. ______________________________, California State University, San Bernardino is a tax supported institution that serves more than 12,000 students. A. Located at the base of the San Bernardino mountains B. Locating at the base of the San Bernardino mountains C. The school is located at the base of the San Bernardino mountains D. Located at the base of the San Bernardino mountains 17. The students_____________________________, San Bernardino often work during the day while studying at night. A. study at California State University B. studied at California State University C. they study at California State University D. studying at California State University 18. _________________________, Mel Gibson became an acclaimed actor after doing Braveheart. A. He is an actor from Australia B. An actor is from Australia C. An actor from Australia D. An actor from Australia he is 19. Tom Buckhoff, _______________________________, completed his doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky. A. is a professor at North Dakota State University B. a professor at North Dakota State University C. a professor at North Dakota State University he has D. a professor at North Dakota State University who has 20. ______________________________, Kunie Kaminaka has proven to be one of the best students ever to come from her country of Japan. A. Succeeding in her ESL and university studies B. Succeeds in her ESL and university studies C. Succeeded in her ESL and university studies D. She has succeeded in her ESL and university studies
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