Adjective Clauses EQ What are adjective clauses How

Adjective Clauses EQ: What are adjective clauses? How do I punctuate them?

Adjectives Describe or modify nouns or pronouns Include articles A solid foundation The richest man Burnt leaves

Adjective Clauses Are subordinate clauses that modify nouns or pronouns USUALLY come immediately after the word they modify Most Often begin with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, that, which, - Sometimes when, where, why)

Types: Essential Adjective clauses A. K. A. “Restrictive” Necessary Do not need commas Usually begins with the word “that, ” “whose, ” or a preposition (“of which…”)

Examples The sailor told a story that involved pirates. Blackbeard was the pirate who stole the treasure. They visited the memorial that remembers Holocaust victims.

Types Non-essential Adjective Clauses A. K. A. “Nonrestrictive” Not necessary Must have commas around them USUALLY begins with the word “which, ” “who, ” or “whom”

Examples The map, which you saw, shows the way. The treasure, which was buried, has never been found. That British stamp, which depicts Queen Victoria, will be sold at the auction.

Comma Rule 1 If an adjective clause comes in the middle of a sentence and commas are needed, you must use 2! This class, which is my favorite, goes by quickly.

Comma Rule 2 If a non-essential adjective clause is used at the end of a sentence, use only one comma: After school I went to Rick’s, which is my favorite restaurant.

Let’s Practice… East Jerusalem covers an area that is almost twice as large as West Jerusalem. East Jerusalem includes the Old City which lies on the site of ancient Jerusalem. West Jerusalem has modern factories that produce chemicals, clothing, leather goods, and machinery.

Practice. . . In ancient times, the temple which was the heart of the city stood on a hill in eastern Jerusalem. In the time since the temples were destroyed, other buildings have been constructed on the site.