2. Adjective Clause
– A subordinate clause that modifies a noun
or a pronoun.
– An adjective clause usually follows the
noun or pronoun it modifies and tells
which one or what kind.
3. Adjective Clause
–An adjective clause almost always
contains a relative pronoun.
–Relative Pronouns: that, which, who,
whom, whose
4. Example Adjective Clauses
– Emma Willard was the one who founded
the first women’s college in the United
States.
– The team’s mascot, which is a horse, is
called Renegade.
5. Appositive
– A word or phrase set off by commas that
explains the noun or pronoun that it
follows.
– Example: Our destination, the Museum of
Modern Art, was amazing.
6. The Adverb Clause
– A subordinate clause that is used as an
adverb.
– An adverb clause answers the following
questions: How? When? Where? Why? To
what extent? How much? How long?
7. The Adverb Clause
Examples:
– After I finish painting my bookcases, I will
call you.
– I paint where there is plenty of fresh air.
