The Adjective Clause

The Adjective Clause

By Marina Khann

​What is an adjective clause?

An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun.

Unlike an adjective phrase, an adjective clause contains both a verb and its subject.

ADJECTIVE PHRASE a shirt with stripes [has no subject or verb]

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE a shirt that has stripes [has a subject and verb]​

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

E.g. The house with peeling paint is at the end of the street.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

1. This thick sweater should keep me warm in the snow.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

2. The CD that Thomas scratched will no longer play.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

3. The puppy with white paws was chewing on your shoe.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

4. The people whom I invited to my study session are bringing snacks.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

5. Go find your waterproof boots.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

6. The subway station that is near my apartment is closed for repairs.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

7. The patient in the wheelchair has a broken leg.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

8. That team member who raises the most funds will receive an award.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

9. The injured bird was taken to the veterinarian.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC

Multiple Choice

Practice A: For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word or word group by choosing ADJ for adjective, AP for adjective phrase, or AC for adjective clause.

10. This shade of paint, which is not very pretty, was on sale at the hardware store.

• ADJ

• AP

• AC