Adjective and Adverb Clauses

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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. It usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.'

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often answers questions like when, where, why, how, and to what extent.

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Identify the function of the clause: 'that has fluffy fur' in the sentence 'I love to pet the dog that has fluffy fur.'

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It is an adjective clause describing the noun 'dog.'

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Identify the function of the clause: 'where many people let their dogs off the leash' in the sentence 'We walked to the park where many people let their dogs off the leash.'

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It is an adjective clause describing the noun 'park.'

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Identify the function of the clause: 'When I get hungry late at night' in the sentence 'When I get hungry late at night, I make myself a little snack.'

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It is an adverb clause describing the verb 'make.'

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Identify the function of the clause: 'which was in perfect condition' in the sentence 'Terry bought the car which was in perfect condition.'

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It is an adjective clause describing the noun 'car.'

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Identify the function of the clause: 'Whenever I am angry' in the sentence 'Whenever I am angry, I count backwards from ten.'

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It is an adverb clause describing the verb 'count.'

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. Examples include 'who,' 'whom,' 'whose,' 'which,' and 'that.'

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How can you identify an adjective clause in a sentence?

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An adjective clause can be identified by looking for a relative pronoun and checking if it describes a noun or pronoun in the sentence.