Adjective Clauses
* Function: They modify (describe) nouns or pronouns.
* Key Words: *Relative pronouns* (who, whom, whose, which, that) and *relative adverbs* (where, when, why) are often used to introduce them.
* Example: "The book that I read yesterday was very interesting." (The clause "that I read yesterday" modifies the noun "book" and tells us which book.)
Adverb Clauses
* Function: They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about time, place, manner, reason, condition, contrast, or concession.
* Key Words: *Subordinating conjunctions* (e.g., because, although, since, while, if, unless, before, after, when, where, as) introduce them.
* Example: "Because it was raining," (The clause "Because it was raining" modifies the verb "was" and tells us why it was raining.)
Tips for Identifying
1. Look for a subject and a verb: Both types of clauses will contain a subject and a verb.
2. Find the word being modified: Determine what part of the sentence the clause describes or modifies.
3. Identify the introductory word: Look for a relative pronoun, relative adverb, or subordinating conjunction.
Here are some more examples to illustrate:
Adjective Clauses
* The house that sits on the hill is beautiful.
* The woman who won the lottery is very happy.
* The dog whose tail wags constantly is friendly.
Adverb Clauses
* I went to the store because I needed milk.
* Although it was cold, I went for a walk.
* When the bell rings, we will go to lunch.
* If you study hard, you will pass the test.
Important Note: Sometimes, adjective and adverb clauses can be quite short and the introductory word might be implied. For instance: "The book I read yesterday..." (The word "that" is implied).
Let me know if you have any other questions or want to see more examples!