Unit 1 Grammar & Usage 1What
An attributive clause is a clause that modifies a noun the same way an adjective or prepositional phrase does
The noun it modifies is called an antecedent
Adjective: an exciting matchAttributive clause: a match that is excitingPrepositional phrase: the book in my handAttributive clause: the book that is in my handHow
Attribute clauses are usually introduced by relative pronouns like which, who, that, whom and whose, or relative adverbs like where, why and when
Which:I saw an interesting movie yesterday
It is called Initial D
→The interesting movie that I saw yesterday is called Initial D
Who:The boy is standing against the wall
He is my best friend
→The boy who is standing against the wall is my best friend
That:He is a famous writer
I have known him