Question

Underline each adjective clause then identify the word each clause modifies.

1. East Jerusalem covers an area that is almost twice as large as West Jerusalem. <-- ''that'' modifies ''area'' The adjective clause is ''that is almost twice as large as West Jerusalem.''

2. East Jerusalem includes the Old City, which lies on the site of ancient Jerusalem. <----- which modifies city, 'which lies on the site of ancient Jerusalem'' is the adjective clause

3. West Jerusalem has modern factories that produce chemicals, clothing, leather goods, and machinery. <----- that modifies factories the adjective clause is ''that produce chemicals, clothing, leather goods, and machinery.

4. In ancient times, the temple, which was the heart of the city, stood on a hill in eastern Jerusalem. which describes temple, the adjective clause is ''which was the heart of the city.''

5. In the time since the temples were destroyed, other buildings have been constructed on the site. since modifies time, ''since the temples were destroyed'' is the adjective clause

Answer 1

All of your answers are correct. Good job!

Answer 2

Thank you Ms. Sue

Answer 3

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