Lesson 16 Flashcards
What is an adjective clause?
An adjective clause is a relative subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
What are the connecting words for the adjective (relative) clause?
The connecting words for the adjective clause are the relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that), and where, when.
Give an example of an adjective clause modifying a subject.
The subject, which I like best, is grammar. The subject I like best is grammar.
Give an example of an adjective clause modifying a predicate nominative.
This is the house where he was born.
What is a verbal phrase, and what are the three kinds?
A verbal phrase is a verbal with any complements or modifiers. The verbal phrases are the infinitive phrase, the gerund phrase, and the participle phrase.
Give examples of the past participle and participle phrase.
Ex. 1 Past Participle: The conquered Gauls surrendered to Caesar.
Ex. 2 Participle Phrase: Conquered in a fierce battle, the Gauls surrendered to Caesar.
Give sentences with a present participle and participle phrase.
Ex. 1 I saw her crying.
Ex. 2 I saw her crying in the garden.
Give an example of an adjective clause modifying a direct object.
We like subjects that require hard work.
Give examples of reducing an adjective clause to a participle phrase.
Students who are learning Latin should work hard. Students learning Latin should work hard.
We like subjects that require hard work. We like subjects requiring hard work.
