English Grammar Exercises for B1- Non-defining relative clauses

6 ejercicios

Google is famous for providing fantastic working conditions for its employees, 1) But what qualities do you need to get a job at Googleplex in California, 2) ? The answer may surprise you. Laszlo Block, 3) , is in charge of finding new employees for Google, 4) He is not looking for people who describe themselves as ‘intelligent and experienced’, 5) In Block’s opinion, people who describe themselves as intelligent think they know the answers already. This limits their curiosity and flexibility, 6)
a)
which are two qualities that most other companies value highly
b)
where the company has its main headquarters
c)
which receives around 2.5 million CVs every year
d)
who enjoy free leisure facilities (gyms, swimming pools, video games, etc.) and free meals
e)
which makes them unsuitable for a company like Google
f)
whose job title is ‘senior vice-president for people operations’

1)
For twenty years, I worked in New York, where is a really exciting city.
2)
At the age of nineteen, she published her first novel, that won several awards.
3)
At the party, I met Luke’s wife, who’s the CEO of a large cosmetics company.
4)
After my degree, I did a professional qualification, which lasted two years.
5)
The company’s head office is in Tokyo, which house prices are extremely high.
6)
On my first day, I became friends with a girl called Ava, who’s desk was next to mine.

1)
My uncle worked on a farm. He lived in Italy.
My uncle, who lived in Italy, worked on a farm. OR
My uncle, who worked on a farm, lived in Italy.
2)
The car factory is closing down. Three hundred local people work there.
3)
He was very nervous during his first interview. It was at The Times newspaper.
4)
My next door neighbour works as a gardener. She’s a qualified doctor.
5)
She had prepared well for the job interview. It lasted nearly two hours.
6)
Our French teachers wants to move to France and open a hotel. Her husband is from Paris.
7)
My cousin did a second degree in computer science. Her first degree was in maths.
8)
I wrote an application letter. I forgot to post it.

1)
A friend of mine helped me get a job. His mother is a company director.
2)
The new shopping centre will open next month. It has over 200 different stores.
3)
Next summer, we’re going to Ibiza. My aunt and uncle have an apartment there.
4)
My tennis coach was late today. He’s nearly always on time.
5)
My friend showed me a photo of her new boyfriend. He is a police officer.
6)
That girl over there used to be in my class. I don’t remember her name.
7)
Thank you for your letter. It arrived yesterday morning.
8)
The Grand Hotel has offered me a job. My brother works there.

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