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.

What is the primary function of an adjective clause?

• To modify a noun or pronoun

• To modify a verb

• To modify an adverb

• To act as a conjunction

Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?

• That

• Which

• Whom

• It

What should you look for after identifying a relative pronoun to reduce an adjective clause?

• An adjective

• A conjunction

• A verb

• A noun

In the sentence 'I like the song that was playing on the radio last night,' what is the reduced form?

• I like the song on the radio last night.

• I like the song playing on the radio last night.

• I like the song was playing on the radio last night.

• I like the song that playing on the radio last night.

What is the relative pronoun in the sentence 'The rules which were passed by the board take effect at midnight'?

• Rules

• Board

• Which

• The

How is the adjective clause 'which were passed by the board' reduced?

• Were passed by the board

• Which passed by the board

• The board passed

• Passed by the board

In the sentence 'The branches that were blown by the wind were scattered across the lawn,' what is the reduced form?

• The branches were blown by the wind were scattered across the lawn.

• The branches by the wind were scattered across the lawn.

• The branches that blown by the wind were scattered across the lawn.

• The branches blown by the wind were scattered across the lawn.

What is the key condition for reducing an adjective clause?

• The relative pronoun must be followed by a form of the verb 'be'.

• The relative pronoun must be followed by an adjective.

• The relative pronoun must be followed by a noun.

• The relative pronoun must be at the beginning of the sentence.

Which sentence contains an adjective clause that can be reduced?

• The car that is red is mine.

• The dog that barks loudly is annoying.

• The book which I read was interesting.

• The girl who sings is talented.

What should you do if the relative pronoun is not followed by a verb?

• Reduce the clause immediately

• Look for another relative pronoun

• Do not reduce the clause

• Change the relative pronoun