2. A relative pronoun
is also called a
determiner
• Identify relative clauses
• Explain how relative pronouns and
relative adverbs function in a
sentence
• Use relative pronouns and relative
adverbs in a meaningful context
3. who has a beautiful voice
A clause is a group of words that has a subject (can be a noun or pronoun) and a
predicate (a verb or verb phrase). Its subject always acts through a verb.
a clause not a clause but a phrase
song at a concert
subject
predicate
"has" is a linking verb
noun
prepositional
phrase
4. can stand alone
as a sentence
does not express a complete
thought; it can be a:
Sentences are made up of
5. Sentences are made up of
An adjective clause is also known as a relative
clause. It can modify or describe a noun or pronoun
through relative pronouns and relative adverbs.
7. Example
introduce essential or additional information
about a noun as part of the relative clause
relative clause
noun relative pronoun
The singer, who has a beautiful voice,
performed an amazing song at the concert.
8. also refer back to a noun in the main
clause of a sentence
refers to people
and personified
animals and
things as
subjects
Who
used for people
when the
person is the
object of the
verb
Whom
indicates
possession for
people and
personified
animals and
things
Whose
relates to people,
animals, and
things
That
refers to animals,
things, and ideas
Which
9. • The musician who wrote this song is amazing.
• He thanked the audience; most of whom were
avid fans.
• That's the girl whose performance outshined all
the other singers in the show.
10. • The musician who wrote this song is amazing.
• He thanked the audience; most of whom were
avid fans.
• That's the girl whose performance outshined all
the other singers in the show.
11. • This is the genre that I want to listen to.
• My radio, which is very old, isn't worth much.
12. • This is the genre that I want to listen to.
• My radio, which is very old, isn't worth much.
13. noun
I remember the time when I had my first musical recital.
Example
connect relative clauses that provide
additional information about time, place, or
reason to the main clause
relative clause
relative adverb
main clause
14. When
refers to the time the action
happens or happened
Where
refers to a specific place
Why
describes or refers to a reason
15. • The hotel where we stayed was excellent.
• Do you know the reason why she does not want to
sing anymore?
• The moment when the artist finished the
performance, everyone stood up and applauded.
16. • The hotel where we stayed was excellent.
• Do you know the reason why she does not want to
sing anymore?
• The moment when the artist finished the
performance, everyone stood up and applauded.
17. 1. Elaine, the vocalist, is someone ___________ my brother admires.
4. It was very cold __________ the band performed a concert before the break.
5. The concert tickets, _________ my dad initially reserved, had been sold
to another person.
2. Tell me _________ you missed the choir activity.
3. I am the one _______ requested for an upbeat song.
6. That's the stop _________ we get our bus.
18. 1. Elaine, the vocalist, is someone whom my brother admires.
4. It was very cold when the band performed a concert before the break.
5. The concert tickets, which my dad initially reserved, had been sold to
another person.
2. Tell me why you missed the choir practice.
3. I am the one who requested for an upbeat song.
6. That's the stop where we get our bus.
19. • Relative clause or adjective clause describes or
modifies a noun or pronoun.
• Relative pronouns and relative adverbs introduce
a relative clause and connect it to the main clause.
⚬ Relative pronouns give specific or additional
information about a noun or pronoun
⚬ Relative adverbs provide information about
time, place, or reason
