An adjective clause, also known as an adjectival, or relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. In effect, this clause functions as one part of speech: the adjective.
Why would you want or need to reduce the adjective clause? To add variety to your sentences or to make your speech less formal, you may want to reduce the adjective clause.
In this introductory lesson, you will learn the most basic way to reduce the adjective clause.
Examples are given and you will have a chance to test what you learned by taking a quiz.
How to Reduce the Adjective Clause: Relative Clause Reduction
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