Adjectives 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, providing more information about it.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces an adjective clause, such as 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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Which relative pronoun is used for people?

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The relative pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are used for people.

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Which relative pronoun is used for things?

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The relative pronoun 'that' is commonly used for things.

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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 nonrestrictive adjective clause?

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A nonrestrictive adjective clause adds extra information about a noun and is set off by commas.

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Example of a restrictive adjective clause:

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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Example of a nonrestrictive adjective clause:

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.

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What is the function of an adjective clause?

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The function of an adjective clause is to describe or give more information about a noun or pronoun.

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How do you identify an adjective clause in a sentence?

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An adjective clause can often be identified by the presence of a relative pronoun and its function to modify a noun.