Answer Key
Linking words & Relative clauses (2)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, use the word(s) given. Do not change the word(s) given.
- The runner managed to complete the race despite the fact he sprained his ankle. – - – EVEN – - – [even though] the runner sprained his ankle, he managed to complete the race.
- There were a lot of technical problems. We solved just a few of them. – - – WHICH – - – There were a lot of technical problems, [just a few of which, a few of which] we solved.
- If you want to improve your English, you need to study hard. And you also need to practice speaking as much as you can. – - – AS WELL – - – If you want to improve your English, you need to study hard [as well as practice speaking] as much as you can.
- I will print out more handouts, as more people might come to the workshop. – - – CASE – - – I will print out more handouts [in case more people come] to the workshop.
- Our division had strong performance, so we will offer a larger bonus this year. – - – RESULT – - – [As a result of our division's] strong performance, we will offer a larger bonus this year.
- The dorm I was in was international. Its residents came from many countries. – - – LIVED – - – I [lived in a dorm whose] residents came from many countries.
- We should have a nice dinner at home, because we can't go out tonight. – - – SINCE – - – [since we can't go out, since we cannot go out] tonight, we should have a nice dinner at home.
- Some students passed the test. Most of them were girls. – - – WHOM – - – Some students, [most of whom were girls] , passed the test.
- I know a man. His name is Donald Duck. – - – WHOSE – - – I [know a man whose name is] Donald Duck.
- John fell in love. The woman left him after a few days. – - – WITH – - – The woman [with whom John fell] in love left him after a few days.