Punctuating Adjective & Adverb
Clauses
By: Ms. Conner
Adjective Clause
 An adjective clause is
used to describe a
noun.
The Car, which was red,
belonged to Katie.
Birthday’s, which are
great, only come once a
year.
Non-essential clauses:
give extra information about the noun,
but they are not essential.
Ex:
The desk in the corner, which is covered
in books, is Ms. Ferrel’s.
Our junior year, which has been a ton of
fun, is coming to an end.
Essential clauses:
gives essential information about the
noun.
Ex:
The present that arrived this morning
was for Ms. Whitmire.
The test that is tomorrow will be very
difficult.
Words that Introduce
Adjective Clauses
who
whom
whose
that
which
when
where
why
Adverb Clauses
 An adverb clause
contains a subject
and a full verb.
 Answers where, why,
when, how, or to what
degree something
was done.
Christina always
studies before a test.
I saw the movie before I
left for San Diego.
Common Adverb Clauses
Where?
Wherever Ms. Conner is, there are students
learning nearby.
When?
After this lesson is over, we will celebrate Ms.
Whitmire’s birthday!
Why?
Jenny didn’t call the boy, because she was
shy.
Common Adverb Clauses
Why?
Sandra goes to college, so that she can
become a teacher!
To what degree?
Although Kathy has a degree in nursing, she
wants to be a teacher.
How?
If Heather saves her money, then she can buy
her wedding dress.
Commonly Used
Subordinating Connections
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as soon as
because
before
even though
if
since
than
though
unless
until
when
whenever
wherever
while
Adjective Clause- clause that describes a
noun with either essential or unessential
information.
Adverb Clause- a phrase that contains a
subject and a verb and answers a
question – where, why, how, when,
or to what degree.
Adjective or Adverb Clause?
Spring break, which went by too fast, was
fun.
Next spring we will start our student
teaching!!
Although Stephanie is a full time student,
she works three jobs.
I Am Legend, which came out in March,
starred Will Smith.
Sources
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410
/grammar/advcls.htm
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410
/grammar/adjhtm