Relative Clause - Can function as a noun? #26
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Relative Pronoun
A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause. The relative clause is a statement that is part of a sentence. This statement can function as an adjective or a noun. In Greek, every relative clause has a relative pronoun.
A relative pronoun is often translated as who, whom, that, which, or whose when the relative clause it introduces functions as an adjective.
A relative pronoun is often translated as whoever, whomever, or whatever when the relative clause it introduces functions as a noun.
People who know what a relative clause is may be confused by this saying that a relative clause can function as a noun. When this talks about clauses functioning as a noun, is it talking about complement clauses (also called noun clauses)?
Relative Pronoun
Relative pronouns introduce adjective clauses and noun clauses. Both of these kinds of clauses are statements within a sentence. Adjective clauses function like adjectives because they decribe a person or thing. Noun clauses function like nouns because they refer to a person, thing, or idea. In Greek, every adjective clause and every noun clause has a relative pronoun.
When the relative pronoun introduces an adjective clause, that pronoun is often translated as who, whom, that, which, or whose.
When the relative pronoun introduces a noun clause, that pronoun is often translated as whoever, whomever, or whatever.
Looks good. I wish we could remove the term clause but it is fine as is.
In an earier version you mentioned the verb "function."
If you like, I could get rid of it by changing it to a form of "be".
Adjective clauses are like adjectives because they decribe a person or thing. Noun clauses are like nouns because they refer to a person, thing, or idea.
I like it, approved.
Thanks. Done.