Adjectival clause - SS1 English Lesson Note

Definition of Adjectival Clauses:

An adjectival clause is a group of words that acts as an adjective in a sentence. It modifies a noun or pronoun, answering questions like which one or what kind. Adjectival clauses are always dependent clauses, which means they cannot stand on their own as a complete sentence.

 How to Identify Adjectival Clauses:

Adjectival clauses are usually introduced by relative pronouns, such as who, whom, whose, which, that, where, or when. They can also be introduced by subordinating conjunctions, such as after, although, as, as if, as long as, as soon as, because, before, even though, if, in order that, once, since, so that, than, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, wherever, while, and why.

How to distinguish Adjectival Clauses from phrase:

Adjectival clauses and phrases can both modify nouns or pronouns, but there are a few key differences between them. Adjectival clauses always contain a subject and a verb, while phrases do not. Adjectival clauses can also be moved around in a sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence, while phrases cannot.

How to  Identify Main and Subordinate Clauses :

A main clause is a clause that can stand on its own as a complete sentence. A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence. Adjectival clauses are always subordinate clauses.

Functions of Adjectival Clauses:

Adjectival clauses can serve a variety of functions in a sentence. They can be used to:

• Describe a noun or pronoun

Provide additional information about a noun or pronoun

Limit the meaning of a noun or pronoun

Add emphasis to a noun or pronoun

Examples of Adjectival Clauses; (i)The car that is parked outside is my new car. (ii) The man with the red hat is my father. (iii)The house that we bought last year is very big.