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12 Relative clauses (2)

gig Use the information in the brackets to complete these newspaper extracts. Use reduced relative
clauses beginning with an -ing or -ed form, being + -ed or to be + -ed. If a reduced relative clause is not
possible, use a relative clause + relative pronoun (e.g. which).

The government has brought in new legislation

(It will affect Britain's 5.4 million dog owners). From next year all dogs will have to be
tagged with tiny electronic chips . (They will hold
information about the dog's owner.)

2
The inquiry into the wreck of the oil tanker Panmax,
sank off the southwest coast in 2014.), has produced its final report The report,
(Itis to be published tomorrow) is thought to
show that the captain was mainly responsible for the collision with a smeller vessel.

3
Demonstrators (They have been
protesting.) against the play Global Strife at the Crest Theatre, claiming it to be 'anti-
religious', have succeeded in preventing it being performed. The theatre management,
(They were advised by police that security could

not be guaranteed.), cancelled last night's performance. On Thursday, a number of
demonstrators (They broke through police lines.)
caused damage to the theatre and terrified members of the audience.

4
Researchers in New Zealand are developing a new drug
(It might prevent memory loss In older people.).
A group of 20 elderly people (They were suffering
from dementia.) were given the drug over a two-year period, and results showed a significant

slowing down in memory decline. The drug, (It is
derived from a plant. The plant Is found only in New Zealand.), will now be tested on a larger
group before being made more widely available.

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