Adjective Clauses | Worksheet - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task is to identify the adjective clause in each sentence provided. An adjective clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adjective, providing additional information about a noun or pronoun. It typically begins with a relative pronoun (e.g., "who," "which," "that") or a relative adverb (e.g., "where," "when," "why").

Additionally, there is a bonus question asking to write a sentence containing an adjective clause.

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Solution:

#### Step 1: Identify the Adjective Clause in Each Sentence
We will analyze each sentence and highlight the adjective clause.

1. A good clue is one that leads you to solve the problem.
- Adjective Clause: *that leads you to solve the problem*
- This clause describes the noun "one" and provides additional information about it.

2. I know why Miranda is hiding a dog in her closet.
- Adjective Clause: *why Miranda is hiding a dog in her closet*
- This clause explains the reason ("why") related to the verb "know."

3. The girl who won the spelling bee was interviewed on TV.
- Adjective Clause: *who won the spelling bee*
- This clause describes the noun "girl" and provides more information about her.

4. When you walk into the room, look in the closet that has a red door.
- Adjective Clause: *that has a red door*
- This clause describes the noun "closet" and specifies which closet is being referred to.

5. Roger, who scored the winning goal, was named Most Valuable Player.
- Adjective Clause: *who scored the winning goal*
- This clause describes the noun "Roger" and provides additional information about him.

6. Can you find the ball that bounced under the couch?
- Adjective Clause: *that bounced under the couch*
- This clause describes the noun "ball" and specifies which ball is being referred to.

7. I lost my cap that had a Mets logo on it.
- Adjective Clause: *that had a Mets logo on it*
- This clause describes the noun "cap" and provides more information about it.

8. People who are sick do not always have a fever.
- Adjective Clause: *who are sick*
- This clause describes the noun "people" and specifies which people are being referred to.

9. I finally found the sandwich that I left in my backpack last week.
- Adjective Clause: *that I left in my backpack last week*
- This clause describes the noun "sandwich" and provides more information about it.

10. The dog, whose long fluffy tail wagged feverishly, was happy to see his owner.
- Adjective Clause: *whose long fluffy tail wagged feverishly*
- This clause describes the noun "dog" and provides additional information about it.

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#### Step 2: Write a Sentence Containing an Adjective Clause (Bonus)
To create a sentence with an adjective clause, we need to include a relative pronoun or adverb that introduces a dependent clause describing a noun or pronoun.

- Example Sentence:
*The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.*

- Adjective Clause: *that I borrowed from the library*
- This clause describes the noun "book" and provides additional information about it.

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Final Answer:

1. *that leads you to solve the problem*
2. *why Miranda is hiding a dog in her closet*
3. *who won the spelling bee*
4. *that has a red door*
5. *who scored the winning goal*
6. *that bounced under the couch*
7. *that had a Mets logo on it*
8. *who are sick*
9. *that I left in my backpack last week*
10. *whose long fluffy tail wagged feverishly*

Bonus Sentence:
*The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.*

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