Adjectives Clauses

Summary

This video explains the concept of adjective clauses, which provide additional information about nouns in sentences. It covers defining adjective clauses, which specify the noun without the use of commas, and introduces relative pronouns like who, whom, which, that, when, and where. The video also discusses how these clauses function as subjects or objects in sentences, and highlights the common practice of omitting relative pronouns in spoken English. With clear examples, it offers valuable insight into the structure and usage of adjective clauses in everyday language.

Takeaways

• 😀 Adjective clauses provide additional information about a noun in a sentence, helping define or describe it.
• 😀 Example: 'I love the shoes that you're wearing.' The adjective clause 'that you're wearing' defines 'shoes.'
• 😀 Another example: 'The computer which I bought isn't very good.' The adjective clause 'which I bought' defines 'computer.'
• 😀 There are two types of adjective clauses: defining and non-defining.
• 😀 Defining adjective clauses specify exactly which person or thing is being referred to and do not use commas.
• 😀 Example: 'I love people who like to have a good time' uses a defining adjective clause 'who like to have a good time.'
• 😀 Adjective clauses are introduced by relative pronouns: who, whom, that, which, when, and where.
• 😀 Who, which, and that can be used as subjects of verbs in adjective clauses.
• 😀 Example: 'The man that is playing the piano is my friend' or 'The store which sells that kind of furniture is Ikea.'
• 😀 In spoken English, relative pronouns like 'that' are often omitted, e.g., 'The coffee you bought was delicious.'
• 😀 Who and whom are used for people, with 'whom' being more formal. For example, 'Teachers are people whom I really respect.'
• 😀 'That' can be used for both people and things, while 'which' is only used for things, e.g., 'The officer that spoke to us was rude.'

Q & A

What is an adjective clause?

An adjective clause is a part of a sentence that provides more information about a noun, helping to define or describe it.

Can you provide an example of an adjective clause in a sentence?

Sure! 'I love the shoes that you're wearing.' In this example, 'that you're wearing' is the adjective clause, defining the noun 'shoes.'

What are the two types of adjective clauses discussed in the video?

The two types are defining adjective clauses and non-defining adjective clauses. The video mainly focuses on defining adjective clauses.

What does a defining adjective clause do?

A defining adjective clause tells us exactly which person or thing we are talking about, making it essential to the meaning of the sentence.

Do we use commas with defining adjective clauses?

No, we do not use commas with defining adjective clauses.

Which relative pronouns are used to introduce adjective clauses?

The relative pronouns used to introduce adjective clauses are who, whom, that, which, when, and where.

What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

'Who' is commonly used for people, while 'whom' is a more formal version of 'who,' though it is less commonly used in everyday speech.

Can 'that' be used for both people and things?

Yes, 'that' can be used for both people and things. For example, 'the officer that spoke to us' or 'the library that we visited.'

When do we remove relative pronouns in spoken English?

In spoken English, relative pronouns are often removed. For example, instead of saying 'the coffee that you bought,' we simply say 'the coffee you bought.'

Which relative pronoun is used specifically for things?

'Which' is used specifically for things, such as in 'the class which I study in is really fun.'