Elm3 chart10 01
- 1. Section A
- 2. Like adjectives, we can use adjective clauses to describe or give more information about nouns. I’m scared of using a sharp knife. I’m scared of using a knife that is too sharp. COMPARE
- 3. In a noun phrase, the adjective clause usually comes directly after the noun that it describes. It’s difficult to make a healthy meal that kids will enjoy. noun phrase
- 4. Section B
- 5. We can use an adjective clause with a noun in a main clause. It may come in the middle of a main clause. who called yesterday that haven’t been paid first part of main clause adjective clause rest of main clause USING ADJECTIVE CLAUSES IN SENTENCES The woman called back today. The bills are on the desk.
- 6. Or it may come after a main clause. that will not come out. who likes to make lists. which need to be explored. main clause adjective clause This shirt has a stain I’m the kind of person There are several areas
- 7. Adjective clauses usually begin with the word that, who, or which. This word refers back to the noun before it. GRAMMAR TERM: That, who, which, and other words that connect adjective clauses are called relative pronouns. called yesterday haven’t been paid adjective clause The woman called back today. The bills are on the desk. will not come out. likes to make lists. need to be explored. This shirt has a stain I’m the kind of person There are several areas who that that who which adjective clause