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Adjective Clauses

Adjective Clauses. Pierre Omidyar , who was born in France, wrote his first computer program at age 14. Pierre Omidyar was born in France. He wrote his first computer program at age 14. Pierre Omidyar came to the United States when he was a child. His father was a professor of medicine. .

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Adjective Clauses

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  1. Adjective Clauses

  2. Pierre Omidyar, who was born in France, wrote his first computer program at age 14. Pierre Omidyar was born in France. He wrote his first computer program at age 14. Pierre Omidyar came to the United States when he was a child. His father was a professor of medicine. Pierre Omidyar, whose father was a professor of medicine, came to the United States when he was a child.

  3. Students who knows a lot of English grammar can take a composition course. • The teacher gave a test had 25 questions. • I have a neighbor who his son plays with my son. • People, who want to be millionaires, should work hard. • The house, that my cousin bought, is very beautiful. • Our parents who live with us now are beginning to study English.

  4. 1. Las Vegas is the gambling capital of the world. It is located in Nevada. 2. I am using a sentence. It contains an adjective clause. 3. The man is standing over there. I was telling you about him. 4. Ellen wants to be a veterinarian. Her cat just had eight kittens. 5. The man is nervous. The man is waiting for his job interview. 6. The people came to my party. The people had a great time. Las Vegas, which is located in Nevada, is the gambling capital of the world. I am using a sentence that contains an adjective clause. The man who I was telling you about is standing over there. Ellen, whose cat just had eight kittens, wants to be a veterinarian. The man who is waiting for his job interview is nervous. The people who came to my party had a great time.

  5. 7. The man is my uncle. The man is wearing glasses. 8. The church is very old. My grandparents were married in the church. 9. The internet changed the way people get their information. It became popular in the 1990s. 10. Parents raise more independent adults. These parents give proper emotional support to their children. 11. Some parents often focus too much attention on their son or daughter. These parents have only one child. 7) The man who is wearing the glasses is my uncle. 8) The church where my grandparents were married is very old. 9) The internet, which became popular in the 1990s, changed the way people get their information. 10) Parents who give proper emotional support to their children raise independent adults. 11) Some parents who only have one child often focus too much attention on their son or daughter.

  6. Extra Information Jason Edwards reports that the effect of violent content on adolescents depends on how it is portrayed. Additional information: Jason Edwards is an assistant professor of communication at Bradford College. Jason Edwards, who is an assistant professor of communication at Bradford College, reports that the effect of violent content on adolescents depends on how it is portrayed.

  7. Extra Information According to Pablo Silva, the best way for children to be active is to turn off the TV set. Additional information: Pablo Silva studies the effects of TV on children’s development. According to Pablo Silva, who studies the effects of TV on children’s development, the best way for children to be active is to turn off the TV set.

  8. Extra Information Gerard Jones believes that effective use of media violence can help children vent their anger. Additional information: Gerald Jones is a well-known comic book author and author of the article “Violent Media is Good for Kids.” Gerard Jones, who is a well-known comic book author and the author of the article “Violent Media is Good for Kids”, believes that effective use of media violence can help children vent their anger.

  9. Reduced Adjective Clauses • Students who are taking calculus must buy a calculator. 2. Everyone who will take the TOEFL next month must preregister. • Lab reports that are handed in after Friday will not be accepted. • Students taking calculus must buy a calculator. • Everyone taking the TOEFL next month must preregister. • Lab reports handed in after Friday will not be accepted.

  10. Using Adjective Clauses to Improve Your Sentences First-born children are often super achievers. They feel pressure to behave well and to excel in school. First-born children, who feel pressure to behave well and to excel in school, are often super achievers. First-born children, feeling pressure to behave well and to excel in school, are often super achievers. Feeling pressure to behave well and to excel in school, first-born children are often super achievers.

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