ADJECTIVE CLAUSES

Clauses that work as an adjective

Sentence = Group of words that has a subject and a verb. It expresses a
complete idea
Clause = Group of words that has subject and verb. It doesnt express a
complete idea.
Adjective = Word that describes, modifies or gives more information about a
noun.
An adjective clause is also called Relative clause, because they start with a
relative pronoun
Relative pron.Represents:
who
People (subj.)
whom
People (obj.)
which
things
that
People/things
(informal)
whose
possession
I bought a stereo.
The stereo was advertised on TV.
S #1
s #2
S1 in S2: the stereo [which I bought] was advertised on TV.
Subj.
Adj.
Verb
mp
S2 in S1: I bought a stereo [which was advertised on TV].
Sub v
c
adj.

I love my mom.
My mom is the best cooker.
S1
S2
S1 in S2: my mom whom I love is the best cooker. OBJECT
RELATIVE PRONOUN

Whom + sub + verb

(Obj.)
S2 in S1: I love my mom who is the best cooker.

SUBJECT

RELATIVE PRONOUN

Subject

Who + verb + c

WHOSE:
The dentist is treating a patient.

The patients teeth are broken.

The dentist is treating a patient whose teeth are broken.

I found a cellphone.
The cellphones owner hasnt appeared.
I found a cellphone whose owner hasnt appeared.