Explanation:
This worksheet is about
adjective clauses — a group of words that describes a noun (like “the person,” “the cat,” or “the paper”) and usually starts with words like *who*, *whom*, *whose*, *which*, or *that*.
For each sentence, you need to:
1.
Underline the adjective clause — the part that gives extra info about the noun.
2. On the line, write the word that the clause modifies (i.e., the noun it’s describing).
Let’s go through each sentence one by one:
1. *The person whose bag is on the floor needs to move it.*
- Adjective clause:
whose bag is on the floor
- It describes
the person → answer:
person
2. *The cat that is in my lap is named Ollie.*
- Adjective clause:
that is in my lap
- Describes
the cat → answer:
cat
3. *Four o’clock is the time when the party will start.*
- Adjective clause:
when the party will start
- “When” = relative adverb, but this clause still modifies
the time → answer:
time
4. *The paper, which I put in the trashcan, had apple juice spilled on it.*
- Adjective clause:
which I put in the trashcan
- Describes
the paper → answer:
paper
5. *Do you know the boy who plays baseball with my brother?*
- Adjective clause:
who plays baseball with my brother
- Describes
the boy → answer:
boy
6. *The plate that had cookies on it is now empty!*
- Adjective clause:
that had cookies on it
- Describes
the plate → answer:
plate
7. *Can you help me move the chairs that are too heavy for me?*
- Adjective clause:
that are too heavy for me
- Describes
the chairs → answer:
chairs
8. *The building where I go to school is made of red bricks.*
- Adjective clause:
where I go to school
- “Where” = relative adverb modifying
the building → answer:
building
9. *I’m not sure of the reason why Ms. Hill is out today.*
- Adjective clause:
why Ms. Hill is out today
- “Why” = relative adverb modifying
the reason → answer:
reason
10. *The lady who is wearing a green dress is my mom.*
- Adjective clause:
who is wearing a green dress
- Describes
the lady → answer:
lady
Now double-check: all answers are the nouns being described — exactly what the instructions ask for.
Final Answer:
1. person
2. cat
3. time
4. paper
5. boy
6. plate
7. chairs
8. building
9. reason
10. lady
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective clause worksheet.
