Adjective Clauses exercise - Free Printable

Task Explanation:

The task requires combining two sentences into one sentence using an adjective clause. An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It typically begins with a relative pronoun such as who, that, or which.

Steps to Solve:

1. Identify the noun in the second sentence that the first sentence describes.
2. Use the appropriate relative pronoun (who, that, or which) to connect the two sentences.
3. Place the adjective clause immediately after the noun it describes.
4. Ensure the resulting sentence is grammatically correct and makes sense.

Solutions:

#### 1. We sent a package to our relatives. They live in Iowa.
- Solution: We sent a package to our relatives who live in Iowa.
- Explanation: The noun "relatives" is modified by the clause "live in Iowa." Since "relatives" refers to people, we use who.

#### 2. The woman works as a cashier. She sits next to me in class.
- Solution: The woman who sits next to me in class works as a cashier.
- Explanation: The noun "woman" is modified by the clause "sits next to me in class." Since "woman" refers to a person, we use who.

#### 3. That's the book. The book has sold many copies.
- Solution: That's the book that has sold many copies.
- Explanation: The noun "book" is modified by the clause "has sold many copies." Since "book" is a thing, we use that.

#### 4. The man was waiting for you at the reception. He sent you the flowers.
- Solution: The man who sent you the flowers was waiting for you at the reception.
- Explanation: The noun "man" is modified by the clause "sent you the flowers." Since "man" refers to a person, we use who.

#### 5. The car has a bad engine. It was on sale.
- Solution: The car that was on sale has a bad engine.
- Explanation: The noun "car" is modified by the clause "was on sale." Since "car" is a thing, we use that.

#### 6. I lived in an apartment building. It had a very slow elevator.
- Solution: I lived in an apartment building that had a very slow elevator.
- Explanation: The noun "apartment building" is modified by the clause "had a very slow elevator." Since "building" is a thing, we use that.

#### 7. The machine is called razor. It is used to shave beards.
- Solution: The machine that is used to shave beards is called razor.
- Explanation: The noun "machine" is modified by the clause "is used to shave beards." Since "machine" is a thing, we use that.

#### 8. The tornado was extremely powerful. It hit Minnesota.
- Solution: The tornado that hit Minnesota was extremely powerful.
- Explanation: The noun "tornado" is modified by the clause "hit Minnesota." Since "tornado" is a thing, we use that.

#### 9. We saw the woman at the grocery store. She lives next door.
- Solution: We saw the woman who lives next door at the grocery store.
- Explanation: The noun "woman" is modified by the clause "lives next door." Since "woman" refers to a person, we use who.

#### 10. My wife returned the pants. They were too big for me.
- Solution: My wife returned the pants that were too big for me.
- Explanation: The noun "pants" is modified by the clause "were too big for me." Since "pants" is a thing, we use that.

Final Answers:

1. We sent a package to our relatives who live in Iowa.
2. The woman who sits next to me in class works as a cashier.
3. That's the book that has sold many copies.
4. The man who sent you the flowers was waiting for you at the reception.
5. The car that was on sale has a bad engine.
6. I lived in an apartment building that had a very slow elevator.
7. The machine that is used to shave beards is called razor.
8. The tornado that hit Minnesota was extremely powerful.
9. We saw the woman who lives next door at the grocery store.
10. My wife returned the pants that were too big for me.

Final Answer Box:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{We sent a package to our relatives who live in Iowa.} \\
2. \text{The woman who sits next to me in class works as a cashier.} \\
3. \text{That's the book that has sold many copies.} \\
4. \text{The man who sent you the flowers was waiting for you at the reception.} \\
5. \text{The car that was on sale has a bad engine.} \\
6. \text{I lived in an apartment building that had a very slow elevator.} \\
7. \text{The machine that is used to shave beards is called razor.} \\
8. \text{The tornado that hit Minnesota was extremely powerful.} \\
9. \text{We saw the woman who lives next door at the grocery store.} \\
10. \text{My wife returned the pants that were too big for me.}
\end{array}
}
\]