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What does an adjective clause begin with?

An adjective clause begins with a relative pronoun or a relative adverb.

Here's a breakdown:

Relative Pronouns:

* Who: Refers to people.

* Example: "The woman who lives next door is a doctor."

* Whom: Refers to people as the object of a verb or preposition.

* Example: "The man whom I saw at the store was my neighbor."

* Whose: Shows possession.

* Example: "The car whose engine was making a strange noise was mine."

* Which: Refers to things.

* Example: "The book which I am reading is about history."

* That: Can refer to people or things.

* Example: "The house that I bought is very old."

Relative Adverbs:

* Where: Refers to a place.

* Example: "The park where we met is very beautiful."

* When: Refers to a time.

* Example: "I remember the day when we first met."

* Why: Refers to a reason.

* Example: "The reason why I am late is because of traffic."

Key Point: Adjective clauses function like adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns. They add extra information about the noun or pronoun they describe.

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