Adjective Clauses

Adjective Clauses

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REVIEW: What is a dependent clause?

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REVIEW: What is an independent clause?

Multiple Choice

REVIEW: While I take a nap

• dependent

• independent

Multiple Choice

REVIEW: I like cheese

• dependent

• independent

Multiple Choice

REVIEW: Since it is Christmastime

• dependent

• independent

Multiple Choice

REVIEW: Santa ran

• dependent

• independent

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REVIEW: What is an adjective?

Adjectives

• Words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns

• Examples?

Adjective Clauses

• Dependent clauses that modify a noun or pronoun.

• Begin with either a relative pronoun or a relative adverb

Relative Pronouns

• Who

• Whom

• Whose

• That

• Which

Adjective Clauses with Relative Pronouns

• The student, who was late to class, missed the test.

• I have a friend whose father is a brain surgeon.

• The wall that is crumbling will be repaired in the fall.

• The dog, which ran across the street, was not on a leash.

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Relative Adverbs

• Where

• When

• Why

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Adjective Clauses with Relative Adverbs

• This is the restaurant where we ate.

• Noon is the time when we eat lunch.

• I don't know why she didn't attend.