EXERCISES WITH R.

A) Rewrite the sentences by combining them with a relative pronoun.

1. Researchers published an article in scientific journals claiming that Saturn had another large moon
in the distant past. They work at various universities in the
USA. ..........................................................................................................................................................
.........

2. We use some pills to relieve the pain in our bodies. They discover the painful area of the body as a
result of chemical
processes. ...................................................................................................................................................
................

3. Horses have five different sleep stages, some light and some deep. Horses’ extraordinary ability to
sleep standing up protects them against predators in the
wild. ...........................................................................................................................................................
........

The ancient city of Myndos has been unearthed on Rabbit Island. The island is close to the
shore. ..........................................................................................................................................................
.........

5. 3,300 BC is an estimated year. Writing was invented

then. ............................................................................................................................................................
.......

6. Users choose mobile apps. The reason is to make their lives easier and find solutions to their
problems. ....................................................................................................................................................
...............
B) Combine the sentences by using a relative pronoun.

1. For long-lasting friendships, it is important to find someone safe. You can share your thoughts and
feelings with
them. ..........................................................................................................................................................
.........

2. Researchers especially focused on speed. The brain readjusted its activity to treat unknown words at
this
speed. .........................................................................................................................................................
..........

3. Electricity is an important energy source. We depend on it to run

civilization. ................................................................................................................................................
...................

4. China is Saudi Arabia’s main client. It imports 70 billion dollars worth of oil per year from
it. ................................................................................................................................................................
...

5. Nannies must commit to making a positive difference in the lives of the children. They care for
them. ..........................................................................................................................................................
.........

C) Write the correct relative pronoun.

Octopuses 1. .................... neurons are spread throughout their bodies and not just in their heads are
really interesting creatures. It is known that there are 100 billion neurons in the human brain; however,
in octopuses, there are around 500 million. Their best-known ability is to quickly adapt to their
environment and change colour and shape in an extremely short time, 2. .................... is usually a
second. The secret of this amazing skill is hidden in their blood. The pigment called hemocyanin,
3. .................... gives the octopus’s blood its blue colour, and also helps it survive in harsh
surroundings 4. .................... different kinds of predatory fish hunt. Unlike iron in our blood,
hemocyanin protein contains copper atoms. As octopuses have three hearts, they need more oxygen
than usual. The copper atoms in hemocyanin also have the ability to bind with a large number of
oxygen atoms. Therefore, this substance, 5. .................... is found in the bodies of some invertebrate
animals, is able to meet the oxygen needs of their bodies at a high level. Researchers 6. ....................
focus on these interesting animals think that the reason 7. .................... they developed the “blue
blood” adaptation is the fact that octopuses are a species 8. .................... cannot migrate far. Thus, they
easily adapt to even harsh conditions and do not need to change their location.

ZEHRA GÜN