Can it be changed to an adjective phrase (-ing form)?

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When changing an adjective clause to an adjective phrase, can I say as in Example 1?

Example 1) I live in a house that has a red roof. (adjective clause)
-> I live in a house having a red roof. (adjective phrase)

One grammar reference says: "If there is no be form of a verb in the adjective clause, it is sometimes possible to omit the subject pronoun and change the verb to its -ing form."

I thought there was nothing grammatically wrong in the above sentence using an adjective phrase, but am I wrong? If so, why? Why cannot I change "that has" (adjective clausde) to "having" (adjective phrase) in this case?

In another example ("I have a friend who lives in Paris."), I can change it to "I have a friend living in Paris."

Why this example can use the adjective phrase but the first example (Example 1) cannot?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

GoriWhen changing an adjective clause to an adjective phrase, can I say as in Example 1?Example 1) I live in a house that has a red roof. (adjective clause) -> I live in a house having a red roof. (adjective phrase)

Awkward and non-native. I live in a house with a red roof.

GoriOne grammar reference says: "If there is no be form of a verb in the adjective clause, it is sometimes possible to omit the subject pronoun and change the verb to its -ing form."

Yes, as with your 'living in Paris' example.

GoriWhy cannot I change "that has" (adjective clausde) to "having" (adjective phrase) in this case?

Using the '-ing' form is simply not done with 'have' (= possession).

Gori · Answer

I see, thank you!

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