Here's a breakdown:
* Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
* Adjective: A word that describes a noun or pronoun.
* Adjective Clause: A clause that functions as an adjective, providing more information about a noun or pronoun.
Example:
* The book *that I borrowed from the library* is very interesting.
In this sentence:
* The book is the noun being modified.
* that I borrowed from the library is the adjective clause, giving us more information about the book.
Key Features of Adjective Clauses:
* They usually begin with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that).
* They contain a subject and a verb.
* They modify a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
Other Examples:
* The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
* The dog that you saw in the park is very friendly.
* The house whose roof is leaking needs repairs.
Let me know if you would like more examples or want to explore different types of adjective clauses!