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What's an adjective?

To understand what an adjective clause is, we need to understand what adjectives and clauses are. Most of you probably know what an adjective is. In English, adjectives are used to modify or describe nouns. For example, adjectives can show size, color, emotion, and quantity. Here are some sentences with adjectives. Can you identify them?

Mary bought a red sweater at the department store for her mother.

The sweater was too small.

Mary felt very disappointed.

Mary’s mother received nice gifts for her birthday.

How to use Grammar Online What is an Adjective Clause? How to form an Adjective Clause When to use Adjective Clauses Samples of Adjective Clause usage Final Unit Exercise

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