Understanding Dependent Adjectival Clauses
* Function: An adjectival clause modifies a noun or pronoun, acting like an adjective.
* Structure: It usually begins with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) or a relative adverb (where, when, why).
* Placement: It follows the noun or pronoun it modifies.
Examples:
Original Sentences:
1. The house is on the hill.
2. The house has a beautiful view.
Combined Sentence:
* The house, which is on the hill, has a beautiful view.
* "Which is on the hill" is the adjectival clause modifying "house."
More Examples:
1. Original Sentences: The artist painted a picture. The picture was of a sunset.
Combined Sentence: The artist painted a picture that was of a sunset.
2. Original Sentences: The woman is my neighbor. The woman has a red car.
Combined Sentence: The woman who has a red car is my neighbor.
3. Original Sentences: The book was very interesting. The book was about history.
Combined Sentence: The book about history was very interesting.
Tips for Combining Sentences:
* Identify the noun or pronoun you want to modify.
* Choose the correct relative pronoun or adverb.
* Place the adjectival clause directly after the noun or pronoun it modifies.
* Make sure the clause is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have specific sentences you'd like to combine!