Across
- 2. Relative pronoun used as the object of a clause. It replaces object pronouns such as him or her. This relative pronoun is more common in formal English.
- 5. A clause that modifies a noun. This type of clause functions like a descriptive word. It provides extra information about a noun or pronoun.
- 8. Relative word used for places. It replaces "in which" when referring to a location.
- 9. An adjective clause modifies this part of speech. It names a person, place, thing, or idea.
- 10. Relative pronoun used for things. Use this word to introduce information about a thing rather than a person.
- 11. The words who, which, and that, which introduce adjective clauses, are called relative ________.
- 12. Non-defining clauses are separated by these punctuation marks. They show that the information is extra, not essential. They appear before and after a non-defining adjective clause.
Down
- 1. Type of adjective clause that uses commas. This clause gives additional, non-essential information. Removing this clause does not change the main meaning of the sentence.
- 3. A group of words containing a subject and a verb.
- 4. The type of clause that gives essential information. Without this clause, the sentence becomes unclear. This type of clause does not use commas.
- 6. Relative pronoun that can replace "which" in defining clauses. It can also replace "who" in informal defining clauses. It cannot be used in non-defining adjective clauses.
- 7. A clause always has a subject and a ________. Every adjective clause must contain one of these. It expresses the action or state in a clause.
- 8. Relative pronoun showing possession. It connects a noun with something that belongs to it. Use this word to replace possessive adjectives like his, her, or their.
- 10. Relative pronoun commonly used for people. It functions as the subject of an adjective clause. In formal writing, this is preferred over "that" for people.