ADJECTIVE CLAUSES Sample Clauses

An adjective clause is a type of dependent clause that functions to describe or modify a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It typically begins with a relative pronoun such as "who," "which," or "that," and provides additional information about the subject or object, such as specifying which person or thing is being referred to. For example, in the phrase "the contract that was signed yesterday," the clause "that was signed yesterday" describes the contract. The core practical function of adjective clauses is to add specificity and detail, thereby clarifying meaning and reducing ambiguity in both legal and everyday language.