Subordinate Adjective Explanatory Sentences

The explanatory adjective subordinate clauses They are a type of subordinate clause that has the function of explaining or providing information regarding a noun or noun phrase of a sentence. Let us remember that subordinate sentences are those that are inserted within a sentence and depend on it; they are characterized, then, by being sentences dependent on a main sentence.

In this way, explanatory adjectival subordinate clauses are linked to some noun or noun phrase of the sentence to provide certain information explains something about the noun or syntagma; These sentences can give us information about some quality or circumstance of the noun.

The subordinate adjective clauses receive this name because they are sentences that have the functionsthat corresponds to an adjective. In the same way that an adjective would in a sentence, adjectival subordinate clauses accompany a noun to qualify it.

There are two types of adjective subordinate clauses, that is, they have the functions of an adjective: the specifics and the explanatory ones. As its name indicates, the specifics are those that specify the noun to delimit it or distinguish it, while the explanatory ones have the function of providing extra information that explains some of the noun.

To distinguish the explanatory adjectival subordinate clauses from the specific ones, we can take into account that subordinate explanatory adjectives are always written between commas.

Let's look at some explained examples of explanatory adjectival subordinate clauses:

• Ernesto had to change the tire on his car, which burst.
  In this sentence, the explanatory adjectival subordinate clause "which burst" provides circumstantial information regarding the noun phrase "the tire of your car." This subordinate sentence depends on the main sentence: "Ernesto had to change the tire of his car."

• The construction, which was designed by a renowned architect, turned out to have structural flaws.
  In this sentence the sentence we have an explanatory adjectival subordinate sentence "which was designed by a renowned architect", which gives us information regarding the noun “structure” This adjectival subordinate clause is secondary, since it depends on the main clause: “The construction turned out to have flaws in the structure".

• Robert, who from a young age had attitudes for painting, he presented his first gallery exhibition.

The explanatory adjectival subordinate clause “who from a young age had attitudes towards painting” depends on the main clause “Roberto presented his first exhibition in a gallery”. The subordinate is an explanatory sentence because it provides information that explains something about the proper noun "Roberto", which is also the subject of the sentence.

100 Examples of explanatory adjectival subordinate clauses

1. Reading aloud, which was organized by the oral expression teacher, has the function that students improve their diction and oral skills.
2. In order to physically endure the workday, Carolina drank an energy drink, which contained, sugars, sodium and niacin.
3. The autopsy, which was performed by a certified medical examiner, she revealed that the person had died of natural causes.
4. Fatima bought several clothes from last season, which he got at a discount.
5. In the magazine there were several discount coupons, which were mostly for food or clothing stores.
6. Ramiro tied his tie, which was black and decorated with thin silver stripes.
7. The Columbus Brewery, which was inaugurated in 1890, offers different types of light, amber and dark beers.
8. In the laboratory they performed a DNA test on the child, which determined if he was her real father.
9. Octavio Paz, who was born in 1914 and died in 1998, was a renowned Mexican writer who won the Cervantes Prize in 1981.
10. He connected the cable to the computer, which he uses to transfer files from his cell phone to computer memory.
11. Fernando went to the barber to fix his beard, which was already very disheveled.
12. Robert De Niro, who has won two Oscars for his career, he has participated in films such as Taxi Driver, Good Boys, Fire Against Fire, among other.
13. In this restaurant they grow the vegetables with which they cook, which grow in a back garden.
14. The woman had her child by caesarean section, that did not have any complications.
15. In the park several vendors offer their products in makeshift stands, which extend the length and breadth of the place.
16. The young actress, who before had only participated in secondary roles, demonstrated an impeccable performance in his first lead.
17. The fabric of the pants, which was made of elastic materials, irritated his skin on contact.
18. At seven thirty at night they will broadcast a special program, which will relate the life of the deceased singer.
19. Alexander, who has just promoted his job, she started saving part of her salary.

1. Viviana began to feel the general symptoms of the flu, which decreased after taking a couple of pills.
2. The lovers kissed in the rain which completely wet her hair and clothes.
3. The coffee, that it was already cold because nobody had served, he was reheated in a pot.
4. The children of my sister, who since childhood are very active and naughty, when they come to visit they always cause a breakdown in the house.
5. Personal defense, that can be learned by various techniques, it is indispensable today.
6. They passed sentence against the accused, which consisted of two years in prison for armed robbery.
7. The song, whose authorship is anonymous, is performed by various singers and musical groups.
8. Javier's father, who is very disciplinary and strict, he is not allowed to arrive at his house after ten o'clock at night.
9. I really like the building for its architectural details, which are based on the constructions of Ancient Greece.
10. The guest was taken to his room, which was at the back of the rooms on the upper floor.
11. Sodium, whose chemical symbol is Na, is a mineral that we can find in sodium chloride or salt.
12. They removed the tile from the bathroom, which was already damaged by the passage of time.
13. Dr. Fernando Suárez, who did a specialty in neurology, has published various medical articles.
14. When he turned forty, José decided to get a tattoo, which paid honor to her paternal grandfather.
15. Your budget, which consisted of a few tens of dollars, she reached him perfectly to go shopping.
16. The people who looked at her nails, which had the design of hand-painted flowersThey told him that they were very beautiful.
17. In the bakery, that he always has fresh bread, we bought some chocolate chip cupcakes.
18. The volcano, who believed inactive, it erupted.
19. The phone, that she had been playing for a long time, was never answered by anyone.
20. At the corner bar Alejandra and her friends ordered some mojitos, which the bartender prepared with mint and Cuban rum.
21. Paris, which is known to be the city that never sleeps, offers a beautiful night show for tourists.
22. He passed a taxi which was completely empty, who did not want to stop to pick it up.
23. The boy, who had never been to a circus before, he was in awe of the magic show.
24. Juan Luis, who has always been very attentive to people, he bought gifts to give to his friends at Christmas.
25. In the restaurant we order some croquettes, which were vegetarian and contained different types of mushrooms or fungi.
26. The mother wished her children good night, which he accompanied with a kiss on the forehead.
27. Breakfast was served early in the morning, which consisted of toast, fried eggs, and orange juice.
28. Michael, who is a soccer fan, you never miss the games of his favorite team.
29.  In the tribe all the young people had to do an initiation ritual, which consisted of meeting different types of bodily challenges.
30. Berenice, who has a fit body, every morning he goes for a run and then he does an hour at the gym.
31. They bought coal, which they lit to make a roast meat and some sausages.
32. They went up to a skyscraper which is known to be one of the highest in the world.
33. We prepare a juice with different citrus fruits, which we wash and disinfect previously.
34. There was a plague of insects in the house, that ended after a spraying company applied products to eradicate the problem.
35. Tania, who normally does not usually enjoy dramatic moviesHe admitted that he did like that movie.
36. The hotel, which has a five star rating, offers luxurious rooms with a rustic touch.
37. The whole house smelled of fragrance, which hid the bad smell that had been coming out of the pipe.
38. He asked her to wait two minutes for her, which ended up being actually forty minutes.
39. The oven, which works with firewoodThey mainly use it to make pizzas and bake some other foods.
40. After seeing how it was affecting his body, Cristian decided to quit smoking. which he had since he was fifteen.
41. They hired a construction company to remodel the living room of the house, that was wasted due to poor space distribution.
42. Robert Rodriguez, who is a film director born in the sixties, filmed the movie Sin City, which premiered in 2005.
43. The sculptor presented his new work, which was a metaphor and a critique of modern life and its excesses.
44. The airline does not allow the checked bag to weigh more than fifty pounds, which are approximately equal to 23 kilos.
45. The doubts, that were quite a lot, dissipated after the teacher explained the issue more clearly.
46. The poem we read in literature class is constructed from several similes, which consisted of comparisons between love and oblivion.
47. Some thieves robbed the shop on Faro Street, which was not insured.
48. Two cars and a trailer had a collision on a country road, which did not have the proper markings.
49. The thermometer, which was electronic, indicated that Gerardo had a high temperature.
50. The girl felt weakened by the medicine she had taken, which was prescribed to fight an infection.
51. After cutting the cake, Fernando opened his presents, which were mostly toys.
52. In the office we spend a lot of money on ink cartridges for the printer, which we change almost daily.
53. She has a strange beauty which produce their distinctive and unconventional features.
54. Due to an allergy that got complicated, which was caused by ingesting walnuts, Humberto had to be treated in a hospital.
55. The wrestler Santiago Robles, who was fighting his fifth professional fight, beat his opponent with great ease.
56. The newspaper, who used to exaggerate all the news that was published, was definitively closed yesterday.
57. This week I will have a lot of free time, What am I going to do to organize my house?.
58. She prefers to drink cold coffee which sweetens with two small tablespoons of honey.
59. The jackets, which are made of real leather, they are sold at very high prices.
60. The general issued orders to the soldiers, which were followed immediately.
61. Elmer, who has been exercising since the age of eighteen, can lift a lot of weight.
62. The color of his hair, that has reddish and brown tones, I find it very nice.
63. Laura bought a dress for the party, which is olive green and has a slight neckline.
64. In this bar they serve a beer, which to simple has a pale tone, that she tastes like she's been debased.
65. The conviviality, that my friends and I do once a monthIt was this time at Jorge's house.
66. His word, that never breaks, It is something that I would never betray for anything in the world.
67. The team coach, who in his youth was a star player, led them to victory.
68. His personality, which is usually very changeable, often confuses people who know you.
69. The priest Manuel, who gives mass in the parish of the colony, he is a very kind person.
70. He put on dark glasses, which gave it more personality and made it look more interesting.
71. When he was in the hospital, his friends brought him bouquets of flowers, which made her feel appreciated and loved.
72. The child did not want to taste the food, which she pushed aside with a gesture of disgust.
73. My nephew Luis, who is only 5 years oldShe says very intelligent phrases for her age.
74. On their wedding day the bride and groom danced a romantic song, which they both liked.
75. The television network announced the launch of a new television series, which would have a nuclear war as its main theme.
76. She put on a little makeup which gave her skin a beautiful glow.
77. Francis took over the company, which had been in his family for three generations.
78. Teresa, who was very sleepy, she fell asleep in the living room of her house.
79. Lorena knows how to dance cumbia very well, which is one of your favorite musical genres.
80. For four years she has had the same cell phone, which has never failed him.
81. She sat on the sand to admire the beach, which was completely deserted.