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UNIT
EXERCISES
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74.1 Match the sentences in the most likely way, and write them as one sentence using an -ing
clause. (B)
1 Some wooden beams hold up the roof. a They waved to us.
2 Some teachers attended the meeting. b He was dressed in protective clothing.
3 Some people were driving past. c They decided to go on strike.
4 A man was operating the equipment. d They are dangerous.
5 A girl is waiting for the bus. e They have been damaged.
6 Some steps lead down to the river. f She is Jack's daughter.

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74.2 Complete these sentences with the past participle form of an appropriate verb and one of these
phrases. (D)
from the jeweller on the label to the players on the motorway
to represent Britain at today's meeting in the storm

1 The road repairs ...«^l^..ow.t on.^e.mptorwiuj... might delay traffic.
2 The decisions will affect all of us.
3 The building will have to be demolished.
4 Jack Sullivan was the man in the 100 metres.
5 The warning about their behaviour on the pitch was ignored.
6 All the rings and necklaces have now been recovered.
7 The instructions say it should only take a few minutes to cook.
74.3 If possible, change the relative clause in these sentences to an -ing, past participle or being + past
participle clause as appropriate. If it is not possible, write X after the sentence. (B-E)
1 The people who are being asked to take early retirement are all over the age of 60.
.. .people, being asked, to take...
2 The book that she wanted to borrow wasn't available in the library.
3 The eye hospital has recently obtained new equipment which will allow far more patients to
be treated.
4 The children who are being moved to another school all have learning difficulties.
5 The man who died in the accident came from Bulgaria.
6 An agreement has been signed to protect the forests which are being cut down all over the
world.
7 I ran through the crowd of people who were hurrying to get to work.
8 If you know of anyone who would like to buy Maggie's car, let me know.
9 The trees that were blown down in last night's storm have been moved off the road.
10 The woman who visited us last week has sent us a present.
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