Relative Clauses+Questions & Answers with Nicholas

1.

1 point

Find the mistake in the paragraph below:

Having visited a few countries where the climate is different than yours, you will appreciate how important it is to plan carefully before travelling. Not planning well enough for the trip is the reason why some holidays can go wrong. For instance, the holiday which involves a lot of walking means that you need to go at a time that it is neither too hot nor too cold. In any case, you need to decide on a country whose climate is not uncomfortable for you.

at a time that it is

a country whose climate

where the climate

the reason why

the holiday which involves

2.

1 point

Choose the restrictive relative clause (punctuation is not put on purpose):

My friends from the football team who won the cup are going to tour America.

This book which is about Vietnam is fascinating.

This is the hospital which was built in 1920.

That man whose name is Bill stole my purse.

3.

1 point

Choose the non-restrictive relative clause (punctuation is not put on purpose):

The necklace which I bought in Egypt is very old.

She is the singer whose latest record reached the top of the charts.

Ann whose contract expires next week is looking for another job.

The documentary which I saw last night was very informative.

4.

1 point

Choose the non-restrictive relative clause (punctuation is not put on purpose):

This jumper which my grandmother knitted for me is too small.

The girl who speaks four languages is in my class.

They are the friends who invited us to their daughter’s wedding.

The police are looking for a man whose car was found abandoned in Newcastle last night.

5.

1 point

Choose the restrictive relative clause (punctuation is not put on purpose):

We rented the car which was very unreliable.

Sue tried on some shoes none of which fitted.

We bought a kilo of apples some of which bruised.

This is the group of only five students who are of Canadian origin.

6.

1 point

Choose the incorrect sentence:

They arrested six men, two of whom are Swiss.

This is the soap whose smell we feel everywhere.

That’s the town which I was born in.

That’s the zoo where they took the tiger to.

7.

1 point

Choose the incorrect sentence:

He is the only person on whom she can depend.

That’s the woman that complained to the manager about the absence of warranty.

This monument that was erected at the beginning of the last century is one of the most popular sights here.

Sunday is the day on which she got married.

8.

1 point

Choose the correct sentence:

Those of you who demonstrate the best results will be awarded with small but pleasant gifts.

The door, which lead to the hall, was closed this time.

She bought a brooch, which once belonged to a duchess.

December is the month when she was born in.

9.

1 point

Choose the correct sentence:

"Macbeth" is a play, which was written by Shakespeare.

This is Mr. Jones, who you will be seeing you tomorrow.

The house she lives is in the suburbs.

At the film festival we saw many people most of whom are very famous actors.

10.

1 point

What sentence is most likely written by an ENL writer (based on the “Questions&Answers with Nicholas’’ ppt.)?

Natural resource management is a discipline in the management of natural resources with a particular focus on how management effects a quality of life.

Infinite Frameworks (IFW) is a Singapore-based company which easy to approach or be approached by international clients and is owned by a consortium with 90 percent of it hold by Indonesian businessman and movie producer, Mike Wiluan (Thomson, 2014).

Gradually, the film industry has been seen developing into what is now Hollywood.

At present, there is particular concern for rainforest regions, which hold most of the Earth's biodiversity (Collins, 2013).

11.

1 point

What sentence is most likely written by an ENL writer?

She only grew to be four feet tall in each summer.

Beth has finally bought a new swimming suit.

Rarely I have written to my brother without a good reason.

She refused to attend any more faculty meetings absolutely.

12.

1 point

What sentence is most likely written by an ESL writer?

In the rectangular hyperbola a =b; hence, its equation is x 2 - y 2 = O.

By the union of Utrecht the communes and provinces had each the regulation of its own religion; hence, constant conflict.

Recent polls show that most people in this country oppose censorship of the Internet. So, the government is happy to leave things as they are.

They were written in hexameter verse and in Greek; thus, the college of curators was always assisted by two Greek interpreters.

13.

1 point

What sentence is most likely written by an ENL writer?

It is natural that after a long working week you just want to sit back, relax, and to have fun.

In fact, we were not informed or interested in the offer.

The five-bedroom villa features distinct architectural finishes, wraparound terraces with marvelous views, and is near downtown Lafayette.

All products must be tested, approved, and labeled before shipment.

14.

1 point

What sentence demonstrates the contemporary standard of academic writing best of all?

First, make sure you have found enough sources to complete this difficult paper.

They appeared to be nice people to negotiate with.

In summary, it is important to discuss all advantages and disadvantages of the new product before you order it.

Don’t you think this song is not the best one to start?

15.

1 point

State whether the following statement is True or False: the expression ‘this is because’ is not a proper variant for formal writing

False

True