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I. Definition: an adjective clause is a dependent clause introduced by relative pronouns or relative adverbs. It functions as an adjective, that is, it modifies or describes a noun or pronoun in the independent clause.

Example:

-         The umbrella which has a broken handle in mine.

-         The book that I like the most is about ethics.

-         A man who is honest is admired.

-         She is the lady whom we all respect.

-         The time when the train leaves is not yet fixed.

-         The house where the accident occurred is near by.

-          The poor students ,whom my school provided the scholarship to, when to school.

II. Relative Pronouns:

Relative pronoun is a word that is used to replace a noun or pronoun in the dependent clause.

@Note: All nouns in the main clause that are modified by adjective clause are called antecedent.

Example:

-         The students who study at Angkor Language School are very cute.

-         Battambang, which is a modern country, is very quiet.

-         I thanked the man who helped me.

-         The movie which we saw last night wasn’t very good.

IV. How to Write Adjective Clauses:

A.   Subject Case:

Example:

-         We love the man who loves us.

-         A friend who helps you in time of need is a real friend.

-         Hun Sen, who often colors his opponents to be the Khmer Rough, is sill one active member of the Khmer Rough.

-         They never pardon the person who has done the wrong.

-         We will elect the man who can lead the people.

-         The moment is lost is lost forever.