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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What is the function of the word 'that' in a sentence?

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The word 'that' is often used to introduce an adjective clause, providing essential information about the noun it follows.

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Provide an example of an adjective clause using 'who'.

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The teacher who assigned the homework is very helpful.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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When do we use 'which' in an adjective clause?

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'Which' is used to introduce non-restrictive adjective clauses that provide additional information about a noun.

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What does 'whose' indicate in an adjective clause?

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'Whose' indicates possession and is used to show that something belongs to someone.

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What is the role of 'where' in an adjective clause?

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'Where' is used to indicate a place in an adjective clause.

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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 necessary for the meaning of the sentence.

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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.

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How do you punctuate a non-restrictive adjective clause?

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Non-restrictive adjective clauses are set off by commas.