Adjective Clauses and Relative Pronouns
An adjective clause is a dependent clause that describes or gives information about the noun that comes before it.
The language that he/she speaks at home is Arabic.
Relative pronouns relate clauses to nouns in adjective clauses. Use the relative pronoun who for people, and which
and that for things.
Note: The relative pronoun that can also be used when talking about people in general. However, when a particular
person is being referred to, who is preferred.
Relative Pronouns as Subjects of Adjective Clauses
Relative pronouns can be the subject of an adjective clause. Relative pronouns that are followed by a verb are
subject pronouns. Subject pronouns must always be included.
I am someone who loves watching quiz shows on TV.
Relative Pronouns as Objects of Adjective Clauses
Relative pronouns can also be the object of an adjective clause. Relative pronouns that are followed by a noun or
pronoun are object pronouns. Object pronouns can be omitted.
English is a language (that) many people find easy to learn.
Note: Whom is considered more correct than who when used as the object of an adjective clause. However, whom is very formal. In casual speech, either who is used or the relative pronoun is simply left out.
The TV personality (who[m]) I like best hosts Jeopardy! every Saturday night.
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