An adjective clause is a dependent clause employed as an adjective within a sentence. Sometimes referred to as an adjectival clause or a relative clause.

An adjective clause usually begins with a relative pronoun (which, that, who, whom, whose), a relative adverb (where, when, why), or a zero relative.

Examples of Adjective Clauses

1) The woman who lives across the street is my aunt.

The subject of the clause is “who” and the verb is “lives”. This clause is providing us with more info about the “woman”-which one

2) The pen that is on the chair belongs to Marvin.

The subject of the clause is “that” and the verb is “is”. This clause is providing us with more info about the “pen”-which one.

Here are some examples of sentences with adjective clauses.

3) I do not like kids who are mean to animals. (provides more info about kids)

4) Did you go to the church where my friend Jim goes? (provides more info about church)

5) The moment when the clown burst in to surprise the teacher was great! (provides more info about the moment)

6) The reason why I left is a secret. (provides more info about reason)

7) Can you see the lizard that is on the fence? (provides more info about lizard)

8) The cat whom we are watching just caught a mouse! (provides more info about cat)

9) The girl whose shoes are on the floor is my little sister. (provides more info about girl)

10) I like pasta, which is also the favorite of my sister Jean. (provides more info about pasta)