简化关系从句

简化关系从句省略关系代词和助动词，改用分词——主动含义使用 -ing 形式，被动含义使用过去分词。

Examples

• The man standing by the door is my uncle. (= who is standing)
• The letter written in French was hard to read. (= that was written)
• Passengers wishing to board should line up here. (= who wish)
• The bridge damaged in the storm is now closed. (= that was damaged)
• Anyone caught littering will be fined. (= who is caught)

Common Mistakes

Practice

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