Adjective Clauses II

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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 adjective clause in this sentence: 'The book that I borrowed was fascinating.'

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The adjective clause is 'that I borrowed'.

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What is the function of a relative pronoun in an adjective clause?

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A relative pronoun introduces the adjective clause and connects it to the noun or pronoun it modifies.

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List three common relative pronouns used in adjective clauses.

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that, which, who.

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Identify the adjective clause in this sentence: 'The car, which is red, belongs to my brother.'

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The adjective clause is 'which is red'.

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How can you tell if a clause is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause will usually begin with a relative pronoun and will provide additional information about a noun.

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What is the difference between an adjective clause and an adjective phrase?

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An adjective clause contains a subject and a verb, while an adjective phrase does not.

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Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: 'The teacher who taught me is retiring.'

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The relative pronoun is 'who'.

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How many adjective clauses are in this sentence: 'The dog that barked loudly and the cat that slept peacefully are friends.'?

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There are 2 adjective clauses.

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What is the adjective clause in this sentence: 'She has a friend whose brother is a musician.'

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The adjective clause is 'whose brother is a musician'.