Which sentence correctly uses a reduced relative clause?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The paper published last year has been cited widely.
- Step 1: 'Published last year' reduces 'which was published last year' to a past participle phrase. Step 2. A participle phrase must match the passive meaning. Answer: The paper published last year has been cited widely. Why not the others: 'publishing' is active; 'was published' adds a second finite verb; 'to publish' gives the wrong meaning.
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