ADJECTIVE CLAUSE : INTRODUCTION

Terms :

·       Clause                        : A clause group of words containing a subject and a verb

·       Independent clause   : is a complete sentence. It contains the main subject and verb of a sentence. ( it is also called a main clause )

·       Dependent clause     : is not complete sentence. It must be connected to an independent clause.

·       Adjective clause      : is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. It describes, identifies, or gives further information about a noun. ( An adjective clause is also called a relative clause ).

An adjective clause also called an adjectival or relative clause will meet three requirements:

a.   First, it will contain a subject and verb.

b.   Next, it will begin with a relative pronoun [who, whom, whose, that, or which] or arelative adverb [when, where, or why].

c.   Finally, it will function as an adjective, answering the questions What kind? How many? orWhich one?.