Syntax - veškeré výsledky cvičení
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clause modifying the underlined word in the first sentence
↓The man is a very prominent lawyer. Mr. Novák is talking to him at the moment. ↓
The man Mr. Novák is talking to at the moment is a very prominent lawyer. (the most 'economical'
alternative, defining RC, RP can be left out).
Other options:
The man THAT/WHO/WHOM Mr. Novák is talking to at the moment is a very prominent lawyer.
The man TO WHOM Mr. Novák is talking at the moment is a very prominent lawyer.
Change the second sentence in each group into a relative clause and insert it in the space in the
first sentence. Give alternatives, including possible omissions.
↓The company …………………………………. employs many people. She works for the company. ↓
The company THAT/WHICH/X she forks FOR employs many people.
The company FOR WHICH she works employs many people.
↓Prof. Emery ………………………………… has wri en a very controversial book. Everyone is talking about
him these days. ↓
Prof. Emery, ABOUT WHOM everyone is talking these days, has written a very controversial book.
Prof. Emery, WHOM/WHO everyone is talking ABOUT these days, has written a very controversial book.
(non-defining RC, don't forget about the comma)
He silenced the largest arena humanity has ever known.
Defining -> (that, which -> but left out) DRC line 11 (no comma, and left out)
Exercises – introductory IT
1 This is another term for preparatory IT. TRUE
2 We never use introductory IT with a that-clause. FALSE → "It is a shame that Tom isn´t here."
3 Introductory IT replaces a subject clause, which goes to the end of a sentence. TRUE