Adjective Clauses
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What Is an Adjective Clause?
An adjective clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adjective. It describes or modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Adjective clauses help provide additional information, making sentences more descriptive and detailed.
The following diagram gives examples of adjectives clauses that use the relative pronouns: Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That and the relative adverbs: When, Where and Why. Scroll down the page for more examples and explanations.
Examples of Adjective Clauses:
The book that I read last night was amazing.
Adjective Clause: that I read last night
Modifies the noun book.
The girl who won the race is my cousin.
Adjective Clause: who won the race
Modifies the noun girl.
This is the house where I grew up.
Adjective Clause: where I grew up
Modifies the noun house.
I know the reason why she left early.
Adjective Clause: why she left early
Modifies the noun reason.
How to Identify Adjective Clauses:
Find a clause in the sentence.
Check if it starts with a relative pronoun or adverb.
Confirm that it modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
Types of Adjective Clauses:
- Restrictive (Essential):
Provides necessary information about the noun.
No commas are used.
Example: The car that I bought is red. - Non-Restrictive (Non-Essential):
Provides extra information about the noun.
Commas are used.
Example: My car, which I bought last year, is red.
What is an adjective clause?
An adjective clause is a clause (subject and verb and other words) that describes another word in a sentence.
Adjective Clauses 1
An introduction to adjective clauses. Learn about adjective clauses and the importance of the correct relative pronoun and punctuation.
Adjective Clauses 2
Learn about adjective clauses and the correct relative pronoun and punctuation. This tutorial focuses on restrictive clauses.
Adjective Clauses 3
Learn about adjective clauses and the correct relative pronoun and punctuation. This tutorial focuses on nonrestrictive clauses.
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