Adjective Clause

2. Adjective Clause
 A subordinate clause that modifies a
noun or a pronoun.
Example:
The Aqua-Lung, which divers strap
on, holds oxygen.
The drivers breathe through a tube
that attaches to the tank.

3. PRONOUNS FOR ADJECTIVE CLAUSES
THAT WHICH WHO WHOM WHOSE
The man who sold me the car left town.
The animal that ate my mom’s salad died.
Math, which is my favorite subject, was
cancelled.

4. The lady who lives across the street is my aunt.
My cousin, whom you met yesterday, will move
here permanently in June.
The boy whose shoes are on the floor is my
brother.

5. The book that is on the chair belongs to Marvin.
The cat which we are watching caught a mouse.
The shoes that Carrie wants is expensive.

6. To modify a place or a time, an adjective may
be introduced by WHEN or WHERE.
The house where I grew up has been destroyed.
The theater where we saw the movie burned to the
ground.
Grandpa remembers the old days when there was no
television.

7. Barack Obama, who is president of the
united states, has two daughters.
Adjective Clause
COMMAS
NO COMMAS

8. The woman who is wearing the red dress is
my piano teacher.
The woman is my piano teacher.
ESSENTIAL CLAUSE

9. The woman who is wearing the red dress is
my piano teacher.
The woman is my piano teacher.
ESSENTIAL CLAUSE

10. The woman who is wearing the red dress is
my piano teacher.
The woman is my piano teacher.
ESSENTIAL CLAUSE

11. The woman who is wearing the red dress is
my piano teacher.
The woman is my piano teacher.
ESSENTIAL CLAUSE
A CLAUSE THAT IS NECESSARY TO
MAKE THE MEANING OF THE SENTENCE
CLEAR.
IT HELPS US IDENTIFY AND SPECIFY

12. I do not remember the day that my cousin
was born.
I want the dog that is black and white.
The time when I go to bed changes in the
summer.

13. Chicago, which is located on Lake Michigan,
is the third largest city in the U.S..
Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S..
NONESSENTIAL
A CLAUSE THAT IS NOT NECESSARY TO
MAKE THE MEANING OF A SENTENCE
CLEAR.
IT ONLY ADDS INFORMATION.

14. The school library, which was next to the
cafeteria, is my favorite place in the school!
Mary, whose mom is a nurse, sits behind
me in class.
I live in Chicago, which is located on
Lake Michigan.

15. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Our house, which is located on Vine
Street, has a large kitchen.
Our house which is located on Vine
Street has a large kitchen.

16. Evaluation #1
Underline the adjective clause and encircle
the word it modifies.
1. My Spanish teacher, who wears flowers in
her hair, is very pretty.
2. The pencil that is in the drawer is my
favorite.
3. Mrs. Grana, who is the math teacher, won
an award.

17. 4. Would the student whose books were
stolen please come to the office?
5. The numbers that are written in red show
the sale prices.