Grammar C2 - Reduced Clauses

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Definition and Purpose: Reduced clauses declutter sentences by removing unnecessary "glue words" (such as "who," "which," "that," "is," or "was"). This process makes language tighter, faster, and more sophisticated.
Describing People or Things: Connector words can be removed to turn actions directly into adjectives.
- "The girl who is standing over there is my cousin" becomes "The girl standing over there is my cousin."
- "The email which was written by the boss is important" becomes "The email written by the boss is important."
Reduced Adverbial Clauses (Time or Conditions): Subject and "to be" verbs can be dropped when the subject is the same in both parts of the sentence.
- "When he was a child, he lived in Peru" becomes "When a child, he lived in Peru."
- "If you are tired, take a break" becomes "If tired, take a break."
Appositives: Descriptions or "labels" can be placed directly next to a noun without extra verbs.
- "My brother who is a pilot travels a lot" becomes "My brother, a pilot, travels a lot."

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