 An adjective clause is a dependent clause that is used as an adjective.  Adjective clauses usually begin with a relative pronoun: who, whom, whose, that, which  Adjective clauses tell which one, what kind, or how many, and describe nouns or pronouns.

 Examples: Devon Kim is a climber who likes challenges. His hardest climb, which took him three days, was Mount Whitney. The gear that the climber brings is important to his success.

 An adverb clause is a dependent clause that is used as an adverb.  Adverb clauses usually begin with a subordinating conjunction: if, because, before, than, as, even though, so that, while, where, when, as if, since  Adverb clauses tell where, when, why, how, to what extent, and under what conditions.

 Examples: They checked their gear before they started the climb. They were cautious because ice made the trails slippery. When Devon started his climb, the weather was good.

 A noun clause is a dependent clause that is used as a noun.  Noun clauses usually begin with the following words: that, how, when, where, whether, why, what, whatever, who, whom, whoever, whomever, which, whichever  Noun clauses can serve as a subject, direct object, indirect object, object of the preposition, or predicate noun.

 Helpful tip: If you can substitute the word something or someone for a clause in a sentence, it is a noun clause.  Examples: The director determined who would design the set. A love of theater is what motivates her. She takes great satisfaction in whatever they perform.

 Find the dependent clause in the following sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb, or noun clauses.  Rex is a yellow Labrador retriever who loves to chase squirrels.  As soon as he sees a squirrel, he yelps with delight. ADJECTIVE ADVERB

 Find the dependent clause in the following sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb, or noun clauses.  After he has an exciting squirrel chase, Rex usually needs to take a very long nap.  That Rex is a swift runner is obvious to everyone. ADVERB NOUN

 Find the dependent clause in the following sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb, or noun clauses.  Although Rex behaves well, he is taken to obedience classes.  Whoever meets Rex is impressed by his good nature. ADVERB NOUN

 Find the dependent clause in the following sentences and identify them as adjective, adverb, or noun clauses.  Rex’s owners have photos that show Rex as a puppy at the animal shelter.  Rex eats whatever dog food he is given, but he really likes lasagna and raw carrots. ADJECTIVE NOUN

Practice Write down the clause on your sheet of paper and then label it adj, adv, or noun. What Timmy did shocked everyone. The man who wants the book is here. Don’t tell me how the movie ends. Although Evan didn’t know how to swim, he still jumped off the pier. A problem which we recently discussed is solved.

Applying Clauses to Your Writing Scan through your CRT, the first and/or second paragraph. Look for a sentence that you had already written with a clause that you might not have known that was a clause. If you cannot locate one, find a sentence in your second paragraph and rewrite it with a clause in it. Be ready to share!!!

 Complete the clause review sheet independently. Make sure you complete the bottom three sentences.  Turn it in when you get finished.  Use your notes to help you while working on this assignment.