Adj. Clause A
Which 3 relative pronouns can introduce an adj. clause for a person?
who, whom, OR that
Which relative pronoun introduces an adj. clause for a place?
where
Which 2 relative pronouns introduce an adj. clause for a thing?
that OR which
Finish this sentence:
If I have enough time tomorrow, ______________.
For example: If I have enough time tomorrow,
I will go out.
Finish this sentence:
If I get up early, I ___________________.
For example: If I get up early,
I eat a large breakfast.
Means "Whenever I get up early ..."Which relative pronoun is used as an object person?
whom
Which relative pronoun shows possession?
whose
What are the two types of adj. clauses?
restrictive AND non-restrictive
(necessary AND not necessary)
What is the verb tense in the "if" clause when something is untrue in the present/future?
simple past
(Ex. If I had enough time now, I would explain this again.)
What is the verb tense in the "if" clause when something is untrue in the past?
past perfect
(Ex. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the test.)
In the sentence "The man who I met teaches chemistry.", can I delete "who"?
Yes
The man I met teaches chemistry.
The children _______ wanted to play soccer ran to the field.
Is the answer "who" or "whom"?
who
(because it refers to the subject. "The children wanted to play soccer.")
If my adj. clause is set apart with commas, is it necessary information or not necessary?
not necessary
"If I were you, I would accept this invitation."
Is this true or untrue?
untrue
I am NOT you.
If I have enough apples, I will bake an apple pie this afternoon.
Is this true or untrue?
true
Matthew who speaks Russian applied for the job.
Do I need commas?
Yes. Commas are necessary.
Matthew, who speaks Russian, applied for the job.
A river which is polluted is not safe for swimming.
Do I need commas?
No.
Any polluted rivers are not safe for swimming.
In other words, rivers that are not polluted are safe for swimming.
In this formal sentence, "Mr. Lee, ______ I met yesterday, teaches chemistry.", should I use "who" or "whom" in the blank?
whom
(because it refers to the object, "I met Mr. Lee.")
Finish this sentence:
If he were here right now, _____________.
For example: If he were here right now,
he would help us.
Finish this sentence:
If I hadn't slipped on the ice, ______________.
For example: If I hadn't slipped on the ice,
I wouldn't have broken my leg.
Use the second sentence as an adj. clause:
The girl is Mary. She is sitting next to me.
Be clear if I need commas or not.
The girl who is sitting next to me is Mary.
no commas
Use the second sentence as an adj. clause:
I know the man. His bicycle was stolen.
Be clear if I need commas or not.
I know the man whose bicycle was stolen.
Use the second sentence as an adj. clause:
The student writes well. I read her essay.
Be clear if I need commas or not.
The student whose essay I read writes well.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'have'.
If I ______ enough money, I would go with you.
had
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'have'.
If I ______ enough money, I would have gone with you.
had had