Section outline

  • A Adjective clause is a clause that performs the function of a adjective.

    Features:

    1. It describes the noun or pronoun.
    2. It is placed close to the noun or pronoun it describes. 
    3. It answers the question 'which' to the verb.
    4. It is introduced by using words like 'that, who, which, where, etc.'

    Example:

    We are looking for a cat which is brown in colour.

    Here,

    1. 'We are looking for a cat' is the independent clause.
    2. 'which is brown in colour' is the dependent adjective clause.
    3. It answers the question 'which cat?' 
    4. It is describes the noun 'cat'.

    Some important points:

    1. Words 'who, whom' are used for living things.

    Examples:

    1. This is the chef who cooks delicious food.
    2. The teacher, whom the students admired, retired last week.
    2. Words 'which, that' are used for non-living things.

    Examples:

    1. I read a book that was very interesting.
    2. She bought a dress which she plans to wear to the party.
    3. Word 'where' is refers to place.

    Example:

    This is the house where I grew up.