1. How to make your writing much more interesting Use adjectival phrases and clauses
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2. Adjectival clauses and phrases They both are groups of words that cannot stand alone and make sense.
An Adjectival PHRASE is a group of words
without a verb
They make the descriptions exciting
An Adjectival CLAUSE is a group of words
with a verb
They must have ‘who,which or that’
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3. Read these sentences Boring, aren’t they?
The cat was taken to the vet.
Roses were delivered today.
I found a coin in the garden.
Sam and Anna went to the park.
The police found the car.
The tree was cut down.
I knew the girl.
Boring, aren’t they?
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4. But don’t worry! The Super Heroes are here to the rescue!!
Today’s heroes are:
Adjectival phrases
&
Adjectival clauses
Let’s see if they can **RESCUE** these sentences
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5. The cat, with the injured paw, was taken to the vet.
Ten bright red roses were delivered today.
I found a rusty old coin in the garden.
Sam and Anna went to the park, which had swings.
The police found the car, which had been stolen.
The tree, that had been battered by the storm, was cut down.
I knew the girl who had stolen from the shop.
What do you think NOW!
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6. Over to you! Can you get the two super heroes to rescue these BORING sentences?
Adjectival Clauses
(who, which, that – with VERB)
We walked along the street.
The old shed was to be our next new den.
Chris picked up the puppy.
The swimming instructor was pleased with the girl.
I found my pencil.
My uncle Joe is coming to visit us.
The football match was very exciting.
Adjectival Phrases
(Describes noun – NO VERB)
Rita walked away.
We climbed the mountain.
The eyes glared at me.
The garage was empty.
Tractor was no where to be found.
The dog was barking at the fox, which had just entered the garden.
The crowd were noisy at the match.
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7. Choose one of the following settings and write a description.
You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and
2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and
underline them.
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8. Teacher Model Description of the Autumn Setting includes 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) and underlined.
The dry auburn leaves, which had fallen from the tall dry maple trees, lay covering the vastness of the dry chilly woodland. The blissful couple, who were returning from work, walked merrily crunching the dry crisp leaves that lay under their soft and cosy walking boots.
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9. Choose one of the following and write a description.
You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and
2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and
underline them.
I. Sardharwalla

10. Choose one of the following and write a description.
You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and
2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and
underline them.
I. Sardharwalla

11. Choose one of the following settings and write a description.
You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and
2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and
underline them.
I. Sardharwalla

12. Choose one of the following settings and write a description.
You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and
2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and
underline them.
I. Sardharwalla

13. Adjectival clauses And Adjectival Phrases
Next time you sit down to write, remember to call upon these two heroes
Adjectival clauses
And
Adjectival Phrases
I. Sardharwalla