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Introduction to Adjective Clauses

This week, before you start learning about adjective clauses, you’ll write a paragraph. Why? Because at the end of the course, you’re going to compare what you can write now with what you’ll be able to write then--after you’ve learned about adjective clauses. After writing, you’ll start learning new lessons. You’ll learn how to identify adjective clauses and to write adjective clauses with subject and object pronouns. For each lesson, you’ll learn from some videos, practice exercises on your own, and take a quiz to check your understanding. Are you ready? There’s a lot to learn, so let’s get started!

More Adjective Clauses

Hi! Welcome back. I hope you now feel like you have a basic understanding of why and how we use adjective clauses. In the next part of the course, you’ll learn to create adjective clauses with "whose," with prepositions, and with "where" and "when." For each of these, you’ll watch video lessons, do independent practice, and check your understanding with quizzes. Finally, you’ll apply what you learned this week by writing sentences using these new types of adjective clauses. We’ll go step-by-step to help you feel confident expressing your ideas in new ways using adjective clauses. Let’s get started!

Preparing to Write Using Adjective Clauses

By now, you’ve learned a great variety of relative pronouns, so it’s time to learn the finishing touches that will allow you to perfect your adjective clauses. First, you’ll find out how to use commas correctly in adjective clauses. Then, you’ll learn how to avoid the most common adjective clause errors so that you can write them with accuracy. Finally, you’ll hear some tips for using adjective clauses effectively in a paragraph or longer piece of writing. By week’s end, you’ll have all the knowledge and practice necessary for using adjective clauses correctly in your writing. Let’s do it!

Writing with Adjective Clauses

Hi again! This week, we’ll purely focus on writing with adjective clauses. First, you’ll learn about your writing assignment: to write a paragraph about a favorite restaurant--again! You did this in Week 1, but this time, you’re going to write a new paragraph that shows off everything you’ve learned in this course. After you write, you’ll compare the two paragraphs, and I think you’re going to see just how much more advanced your writing is now--thanks to adjective clauses. Finally, you’ll end the course by evaluating another learner’s use of adjective clauses. Good luck!

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Provides careful, step-by-step guidance and practice exercises to build confidence in using adjective clauses

Develops writing skills by focusing on using adjective clauses in the context of writing paragraphs

Suitable for learners who want to improve their writing by incorporating descriptive language and grammatical structures

Appropriate for students who have a basic understanding of English grammar and want to enhance their writing abilities

May not be suitable for absolute beginners in English grammar

Requires consistent participation, including completing assignments and taking quizzes, which may not suit learners with limited time availability

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses with these activities:

Adjective Clause Identification Practice

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Practice identifying adjective clauses in sentences to reinforce the skills learned in the course.

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Identify 10 sentences that contain adjective clauses.
Underline the adjective clause in each sentence.
Write down the relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction that introduces the adjective clause.

Adjective Clause Peer Review

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Engage with peers to exchange feedback on the use of adjective clauses in writing, providing constructive criticism and support to enhance your writing skills.

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Write a short paragraph that incorporates adjective clauses.
Share your writing with a peer.
Provide feedback on your peer's writing, focusing on the use of adjective clauses.
Incorporate the feedback into your own writing.

Adjective Clause Grammar Guide

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Develop a comprehensive grammar guide that provides a detailed explanation of adjective clauses, covering their structure, function, and use in various contexts.

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Gather resources and research the topic of adjective clauses.
Organize the content into a logical structure, including sections on types of adjective clauses, their grammar, and examples.
Write clear and concise explanations using accessible language.
Provide examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding.
Review and edit your guide to ensure accuracy and clarity.

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Learners who complete Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Technical Writer

Technical Writers translate complex technical information into clear and concise language. Courses on writing can help these professionals draft instruction manuals and research reports, many of which use adjective clauses. This course in particular will help Technical Writers learn how to write sentences using these elements effectively and accurately, as well as how to make important distinctions with commas.

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Content Writer

Content Writers craft articles, blog posts, website landing pages, and other materials to engage an audience. This course is especially relevant because it will teach them how to write descriptive sentences with adjective clauses, which can help their work become more vivid and engaging.

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Journalist

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Copywriter

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Editor

Editors review, correct, and improve written material for publication. This course may be useful for Editors who want to strengthen their understanding of adjective clauses and how to use them effectively. In particular, this course will teach you how to identify and correct errors in adjective clause usage.

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Novelist

Novelists create fictional stories for publication. This course may be useful for Novelists who want to describe their characters and settings in more detail. This course will help Novelists learn how to use adjective clauses to create vivid and engaging prose.

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Speechwriter

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Teacher

Teachers educate students in a variety of subjects, including English and writing. This course may be useful for Teachers who want to learn how to teach adjective clauses to their students. This course will help Teachers understand the basics of adjective clauses and how to identify and use them correctly.

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Lawyer

Lawyers advise and represent clients in legal matters. This course may be useful for Lawyers who want to improve their legal writing skills. In particular, this course will help Lawyers learn how to use adjective clauses to make their legal documents more clear and concise.

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Grant Writer

Grant Writers write proposals to secure funding for organizations. This course may be useful for Grant Writers who want to improve their persuasive writing skills. This course will help Grant Writers learn how to use adjective clauses to make their proposals more descriptive and engaging.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers create products and services that are easy and enjoyable to use. This course may be useful for User Experience Designers who want to learn how to write clear and concise instructions for their products. In particular, this course will help User Experience Designers learn how to use adjective clauses to provide users with the information they need to use products and services effectively.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional Designers create and develop instructional materials for students and employees. This course may be useful for Instructional Designers who want to learn how to write clear and concise instructions for their materials. In particular, this course will help Instructional Designers learn how to use adjective clauses to provide learners with the information they need to learn effectively.

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Technical Communicator

Technical Communicators create and deliver information about technical products and services. This course may be useful for Technical Communicators who want to learn how to write clear and concise instructions for their documentation. In particular, this course will help Technical Communicators learn how to use adjective clauses to provide users with the information they need to use products and services effectively.

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Marketing Managers plan and execute marketing campaigns for businesses and organizations. This course may be useful for Marketing Managers who want to learn how to write clear and concise marketing materials. In particular, this course will help Marketing Managers learn how to use adjective clauses to make their marketing materials more descriptive and engaging.

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