Lesson 15 Flashcards

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a relative subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.

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What are the connecting words for the adjective (relative) clause?

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The connecting words for the adjective clause are the relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that), and where, when.

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Give an example of an adjective clause modifying a subject.

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The subject, which I like best, is grammar. The subject I like best is grammar.

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Give an example of an adjective clause modifying a predicate nominative.

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This is the house where he was born.

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