Reducing Relative Clauses
Reducing Relative Clauses
Learn how to reduce relative clauses in English with this clear and practical ESL grammar lesson!
This video explains when and how to simplify sentences by removing relative pronouns like “that,” “who,” and “which”—while keeping your meaning clear and natural.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
How to shorten sentences by deleting relative pronouns
When you can (and cannot) remove words like that, who, which, where, when, and why
How to reduce clauses using -ing forms (e.g., people living there)
When to delete “be” verbs for more concise sentences
Important exceptions, including “whose” and meaning changes
You’ll also see before-and-after examples like:
This is the house that Zach built → This is the house Zach built
The man who was swimming → The man swimming
Plus, a practice section helps reinforce your understanding with real examples and answers.
Perfect for ESL learners, English students, and anyone looking to improve grammar, writing clarity, and sentence structure.
Master reduced relative clauses to sound more fluent, natural, and concise in English!
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