Задание

Can we leave out the relative pronouns in the following sentences? Read the sentences and choose the correct answer. See the example.

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Example

1) I have a friend who plays the guitar.

OR: I have a friend plays the guitar.

— Can we leave out the relative pronoun?

— No, we can't (the verb comes after the pronoun).

2) I have a friend who I think about.

OR: I have a friend I think about.

— Can we leave out the relative pronoun?

— Yes, we can (the subject «I» comes after the pronoun).

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1) Harry is reading the diary that he has found on the floor.

OR: Harry is reading the diary he has found on the floor.

— Can we leave out the relative pronoun?

No, we can't

Yes, we can

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2) He opened the present that he found under the tree, and saw a sweater.

OR: He opened the present he found under the tree, and saw a sweater.

— Can we leave out the relative pronoun?

No, we can't

Yes, we can

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