Adjective Clauses

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence, providing more information about it.

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Identify the function of an adjective clause in a sentence.

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An adjective clause functions to describe or give more information about a noun or pronoun.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause.

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Provide an example of an adjective clause in a sentence.

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The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

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What are common introductory words for adjective clauses?

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Common introductory words include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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How do you identify an adjective clause in a sentence?

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Look for a clause that begins with a relative pronoun (like 'who' or 'that') and provides additional information about a noun.

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What is the role of the relative pronoun in an adjective clause?

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The relative pronoun connects the adjective clause to the noun it modifies and can also serve as the subject or object of the clause.

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Can an adjective clause be removed from a sentence?

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Yes, an adjective clause can often be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence, but it will lose some descriptive detail.

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What is a restrictive adjective clause?

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A restrictive adjective clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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What is a non-restrictive adjective clause?

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A non-restrictive adjective clause adds extra information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.