How to Reduce the Adjective Clause: Relative Clause Reduction

This video lesson from the Learning Depot introduces the concept of reducing adjective clauses to adjective phrases. It explains how to identify adjective clauses and their relative pronouns, such as 'that', 'which', 'who', 'whom', and 'whose'. The lesson provides examples and practice opportunities, focusing on clauses where the relative pronoun is followed by a form of the verb 'be'. By removing the pronoun and verb, the clause is reduced to a phrase. The video concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to practice the skills learned.

Why is it important to identify the adjective clause in a sentence?

How do you reduce the clause 'that were blown by the wind'?

What is the new sentence after reducing the clause 'the branches that were blown by the wind'?

What steps should you follow to reduce an adjective clause?