Answer Key

Adjectival clauses - Exercise 1

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1. The adjectival clause is that I bought yesterday.  It describes skis.

     The skis that I bought yesterday were expensive

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2.  The adjectival clause is whom I mentioned on the telephone.   It describes woman.

    Margaret is the woman whom I mentioned on the telephone.

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3. The adjectival clause is where the exam had been given.    It describes room. 

    In a daze, the student left the room where the exam had been given.

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4. The adjectival clause is which is on sale this week at the supermarket.    It describes Nixo gum.

     Nixo gum, which is on sale this week at the supermarket, does wonders for bad breath.

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5. The adjectival clause is who sees anything suspicious.   It describes Anyone.

    Anyone who sees anything suspicious should call the police immediately.

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6. The adjectival clause is that I bought for you.   It describes flamingos.

    Do you like the pink flamingos that I bought for you?

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7. The adjectival clause is which is a hardy tree.   It describes Pin Oak.

    The Pin Oak, which is a hardy tree, retains many of its brown leaves throughout the winter.

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8. The adjectival clause is that was convenient for all of us.   It describes time.

    The secretary could not find a time that was convenient for all of us.

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9. The adjectival clause is who is waving to us.   It describes man.

    The man who is waving to us is Harry's uncle.

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10. The adjectival clause is which was the home of Thomas Jefferson.    It describes Monticello.

    The guide welcomed us to Monticello, which was the home of Thomas Jefferson.

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