- Combine the following sentences using adjective clauses. Please pay attention to the punctuation, and put commas where necessary.
- Reduce the adjective clauses into adjective phrases
Example:- On 27 October 1945, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets over Surabaya. They urged all Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.
- On 27 October 1945, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets over Surabaya which urged all Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.
- On 27 October 1945, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets over Surabaya urging all Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.
- The Battle of Surabaya became a symbol of resistance to the re-imposition of Dutch colonial rule. It cost the lives of many thousands of Indonesians.
- The Battle of Surabaya, which cost the lives of many thousands of Indonesians, became a symbol of resistance to the re-imposition of Dutch colonial rule.
- The Battle of Surabaya, costing the lives of many thousands of Indonesians, became a symbol of resistance to the re-imposition of Dutch colonial rule.
- Jakarta is very crowded. It is the capital city of Indonesia.
- The car belongs to Mr. Harun. It is parked under the tree.
- The old woman makes a very good living by selling clothes. She lives next door.
- He borrowed a book from the library. It is about Indonesian literature.
- The girl is very attractive. She lives opposite my house.
- The writer has just written an article. It criticizes the system of education in Indonesia.
- In playing football, the children use a small ball. It is made of solid rubber.
- I have found a letter. It is addressed to one of our important clients.
- She bought a book. It is written by a famous author.
- I know the lady. She was driving the car.
- Rujak Cingur is a traditional East Javanese dish. It is made of salad, chicken, and seafood.
- The krill is a tiny sea animal. It looks like a shrimp.
- A supernova produced the famous Crab nebula. It is a favorite among astronomers.
- The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps. It is originally bred for rescue.
- Sunlight can be used to generate electricity by means of cells. They contain substances that emit electrons when bombarded with protons.
- Positive thinkers look at life with an attitude of hope. It influences their environment in a way that creates positive results.
- Cato the Elder was born in Tusculum. It was a municipal town of Latium.
- Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
- Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII. She was beheaded at the age of 29.
- A new species of tomato has been developed. It is adapted to harsh climatic conditions.
- Edward Kazarian uses microscopes and diamond-tipped tools to create figures the size of the head of a pin. He is a master of making miniatures.
- The vast oil spill cost millions to clean up. It smeared the coast.
- Majapahit kingdom reached its peak of glory during the era of Hayam Wuruk. He reigned from 1350 to 1389.
- James wrote an article. The article indicated that he disliked the president.
- The man was brought to the police station. He confessed to the crime.
Reference:
- Gear J & Gear R. Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test 2nd Ed. Cambridge, Cambridge UP, 1996.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Surabaya. Accessed Sept 25, 2011.