Adjective Clause is a dependent
clause used adjective within a sentences to describe noun. Relative pronoun
usually used to introduce an adjective clause. We can said Relative pronoun as
a adjective clause mean clause used as an adjective to explain the noun or
pronoun condition. Adjective clause usually begins with a Relative pronoun like
which, that, who, whom, whose and a relative adverb like where, when, why.
Relative pronoun is a pronoun that
introduces a relative clause. It is called relative pronoun cause it relates to
the word or sentences that it modifies.
Relative
Pronoun :
· Which, replace
nouns and pronouns that refer to animals or things. It cann't replace nouns and
pronouns that refer to people. It can be the subject of a verb. It can also be
the object of a verb or preposition.
· That, replace
nouns and pronouns that refer to people, animals or things. It can be the
subject of a verb. It can also be the object of a verb or preposition.
· Who, replace
nouns and pronouns that refer to people. It cann't replace nouns and pronouns
that refer to animals or things. It can be the subject of a verb.
· Whom, replace
nouns and pronouns that refer to people. It cannot replace nouns and pronouns
that refer to animals or things. It can be the object of a verb or preposition.
It cannot be the subject of a verb.
· Whose, replace
possessive forms of nouns and pronouns. It can refer to people, animals or
things. It can be part of a subject or part of an object of a verb or
preposition, but it cannot be a complete subject or object.
Relative
Adverb :
- When, replace a time like in+year, in+month, on+day. It cann't be a subject but it can be eliminated.
- Where, replaces a places like in+area, in+city, at+school. It cann't be a subject but it can be eliminated. in a preposition like at, in, to usually must be added.
· Why, replaces
a reason for something to explain. Iit cann't be a subject but it can be
eliminated.
Example
of adjective clause :
1.
-
Andi has a motorcycle
- It is look very old
Andi
has a motorcycle which look is very old.
2.
-
The car hit Rama
- The
car has a blue colour
The
car that hit Rama has a blue colour
3.
-
My friend messaged me
-
They stand in front of the door
The
people who messaged me in front of the door are my
friend
4.
-
My mother called me
-
She ask about the news
The
person whom called me to ask about the news is my
mother
5.
-
The driver out of motorcycle before accident
-
The car has been destroyed
The
car whose driver out of motorcycle before
accident has been destroyed
6.
-
My suster cooked me a pasta
-
This day is my birthday
My
suster cooked me a pasta when my birthday
7.
-
The school is new
-
My sister study in the school
The
school where she study is new
8.
-
He is always angry
-
She leaves him
He
is always angry why she leaves
Questions
and Answers of the excercises :
1. Q . I
talked to the woman she was sitting next to me
A . I
talked to the woman who was sitting next to me
2. Q . I have
a class it begins at 08.00 Am
A . I have
a class which begins at 08.00 Am
3. Q . The
man called the police his car was stolen
A . The
man whose car was stolen called the police
4. Q . The
building is very old he lives there
A . The
building where he lives is very old
5. Q . The
woman was ms Silvy I saw her
A
. The woman whom I saw was ms Silvy2) Article
The Town-Mouse And The Country-Mouse
A town-mouse paid a visit to his friend who lived in the
countryside. The country-mouse was happy to see his friend. So he prepared a
fine feast for him. The town-mouse looked at the fruit and the car of corn with
hatred
"Is this how you live ?" he asked, "life in
the country does not offer much."
the town-mouse arriving at the city.He persuaded the
country-mouse to accompany him to the town and see all the good things there.
So, the country-mouse packed all his belongings and off they
went to the city. The country-mouse was really surprised to see the things
there. But as soon as they settled down to enjoy a fine meal of cheese and
fruit, a big cat leapt in through the window. the cat entering through the
windowSeeing the cat, both the mice ran into their hole to save themselves, so
the cat ate up all the cheese and fruit.
When the cat had gone away, the mice came out of their hole.
"I am going," cried the country-mouse, "I
like my simple fare in safety than this grand feast in such a danger."
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