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 advanced lesson, we will take an indepth look at the adjective, or relative clause.You will learn that the adjective, or relative, clause can be reduced to five parts of speech: the adjective, adjective phrase, present participle, past participle, and prepositional phrase.

You will also learn when you should not reduce the adjective phrase.

Examples are given.

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