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Minggu, 02 Desember 2012

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

Definition :
An adjective clause is a clause that describes a word or a group of words in another clause. Adjective clause are often part of a complex sentence.
  
Adjective clauses use 'that', 'who', 'whom', and 'which' to begin the clause :
- That used for humans, animal, and things, in subject or object position.
- Who used for humans in subject position.
- Whom  used for humans in object position.
- Which used for things and animals in subject or object position.
- When used for preposition (in, on , at)
- Where used for place(s).
- Whose used to indicate ownership.      

Example :
> I will introduce you to a friend. He runs a successful business.
   I will introduce you to a friend who runs a successful business. 

I will introduce you to a friend.You have never met him before.
   I will introduce you to a friend who(m) you have never met him before.

> The book is about religion. I bought it in Gramedia bookstore last week. 
   The book which I bought it in Gramedia bookstore last week is about 
   religion.

> The song was very popular in 1990's. I am listening to it.
   The song that I am listening to was very popular in 1990's

> I will take you to the restaurant. I usually have lunch there.
   I will take you to the restaurant where I usually have lunch.

we will never forget the day. My wife gave birth to my son then.
    we will never forget the day when my wife gave birth to my son.

> The old lady has a painting. its value is inestimable.
     The old lady has a painting whose value is inestimable.

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