Adjective Clause
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An Adjective Clause is a linguistic clause that …
- Context:
- They can (typically) start with a Pronoun (such as who, whom, that, or which) or an Adverb (such as when, where and why).
- They can (typically) do not change the basic Sentence Meaning.
- They can (often) be set-off with Commas.
- Example(s):
- “The building, [which is much taller than all others], is made of concrete.”.
- …
- Counter-Example(s):
- a Compound Adjective, such as: “cloud filled” or “real time”.
- an Adjective Phrase, suich as: “The sky is [filled with clouds]”, or “I am the one who will [keep my office in a clean state]”.
- See: Adjective Phrase.
References
2014
- http://examples.yourdictionary.com/example-adjective-clauses.html
- QUOTE: Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns, giving a description or more information. An adjective clause is simply a group of words with a subject and a verb that provide a description. The clause starts with a pronoun such as who, whom, that, or which or an adverb such as when, where and why. …
Adjective clauses do not change the basic meaning of the sentence. In some cases, when they provide more information into a sentence, they need to be set off with commas. …
- QUOTE: Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns, giving a description or more information. An adjective clause is simply a group of words with a subject and a verb that provide a description. The clause starts with a pronoun such as who, whom, that, or which or an adverb such as when, where and why. …