USING REDUCED ADJECTIVE CLAUSES CORRECTLY

Can you reduce this adjective clause?

The material which is written in the book is wrong.

• The material written in the book is wrong.

• The material writing in the book is wrong.

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The people who were hired last month had to take a training course this month.

• The people hired last month had to take a training course this month.

• The people being hired last month had to take a training course this month.

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The Coca Cola Company, which was started in 1886, is still very successful.

• The Coca Cola Company, started in 1886, is still very successful.

• The Coca Cola Company, starting in 1886, is still very successful.

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I talked to the people who will do the exam next week.

• I talked to the people do the exam next week.

• I talked to the people doing the exam next week.

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Students who want to study here this September must apply before July.

• Students wanting to study here this September must apply before July.

• Students want to study here this September must apply before July.

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Bread which is made today won't be as fresh tomorrow.

• Bread made today won't be as fresh tomorrow.

• Bread making today won't be as fresh tomorrow.

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Cars that need serious repairs will not be allowed on the road.

• Cars needing serious repairs will not be allowed on the road.

• Cars needed serious repairs will not be allowed on the road.

This sentence contains an adjective clause, in complete or reduced form. Indicate if this sentence is correct or incorrect.

We will have to return the merchandise purchased yesterday at the Broadway.

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This sentence contains an adjective clause, in complete or reduced form. Indicate if this sentence is correct or incorrect.

The children sat in the fancy restaurant found it difficult to behave.

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This sentence contains an adjective clause, in complete or reduced form. Indicate if this sentence is correct or incorrect.

Serving a term of four years, the mayor of the town will face reelection next year.

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• Incorrect