2. Like adjectives, we can use adjective clauses to
describe or give more information about nouns.
I’m scared of using a sharp knife. I’m scared of using a knife that is
too sharp.
COMPARE
3. In a noun phrase, the adjective clause usually comes
directly after the noun that it describes.
It’s difficult to make a healthy meal that kids will enjoy.
noun phrase
5. We can use an adjective clause with a noun in a main
clause. It may come in the middle of a main clause.
who called yesterday
that haven’t been paid
first part of
main clause adjective clause rest of main clause
USING ADJECTIVE CLAUSES IN SENTENCES
The woman called back today.
The bills are on the desk.
6. Or it may come after a main clause.
that will not come out.
who likes to make lists.
which need to be explored.
main clause adjective clause
This shirt has a stain
I’m the kind of person
There are several areas
7. Adjective clauses usually begin with the word that,
who, or which. This word refers back to the noun
before it.
GRAMMAR TERM: That, who, which, and other words
that connect adjective clauses are called relative pronouns.
called yesterday
haven’t been paid
adjective clause
The woman called back today.
The bills are on the desk.
will not come out.
likes to make lists.
need to be explored.
This shirt has a stain
I’m the kind of person
There are several areas
who
that
that
who
which
adjective clause
