Adjective Clauses Worksheet

Adjective Clauses: Identifying and Using Them

Read each section carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using adjective clauses.

An adjective clause (also known as a relative clause) is a dependent clause that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun. It usually begins with a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) or a relative adverb (when, where, why) and contains a subject and a verb.

1. In the sentence, 'The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow,' which part is the adjective clause?

2. Which sentence correctly uses an adjective clause to modify 'student'?

Fill in the blank with an appropriate relative pronoun or adverb to complete the adjective clause.

3. The movie   we watched last night was very exciting.

4. I remember the day   we first met.

5. The woman   car was stolen reported it to the police.

Combine the following pairs of sentences by using an adjective clause. Underline the adjective clause in your new sentence.

6. The dog barked loudly. It was chasing the mailman.

7. My friend lives in New York. She sent me a postcard.

Determine if the following statements about adjective clauses are true or false.

8. An adjective clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction.

9. An adjective clause modifies a verb.

10. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite place. Include at least two sentences that contain an adjective clause. Underline each adjective clause you use.