1. Diagramming: Complex Sentences with Adjective Clauses
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2. Complex Sentences
Complex Sentence: one or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

3. Adverb Clause
Adjective Clause: a dependent clause that takes the place of an adjective in a sentence
can be removed from the sentence and the sentence will still makes sense
also known as a relative clause
it will contain a subject and verb but is not a complete thought
an adjective clause that modifies the noun it follows
can be introduced by a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) or relative adverb (when, where, why)

4. Adverb Clauses Who is used with people Which is used with things
That is used with people and things
Whose is used with people and things

5. Punctuating an Adjective Clause
Use commas to set off nonrestrictive relative clause
extra information = extra commas
usually begins with which
Do not use commas to set off a restrictive relative clause
necessary information = no commas
usually begin with that, when, where, or why

6. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
use two layers or tiers of diagram
always begin with the independent clause
the adverb clause is diagrammed underneath the independent clause
join the verbs with a dotted line
write the subordinating conjunction on the dotted line

7. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
Simon who had a night job woke up at midnight.

8. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
This old doll which has been in the closet might be extremely valuable.

9. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
Wanda framed the first check that is on the table.

10. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
The children could not hear the shouts of their parents who were looking for them.

11. Diagramming an Adjective Clause
Stamp collecting which can can consume much money is an educational hobby