Adjective Clauses:
Describing a Person Using “Who”
USING AN ADJECTIVE (e.g. “shy”):
1. I am a person.
2. I am shy.
1. + 2. = I am a person who is shy.
Combine the two sentences to form an adjective clause that describes me:
I am a person + who is shy (3rd person). = I am a person who is shy.
(Main clause) + (dependent clause)
Using an adjective (e.g. “beautiful”):
1. Mary is a woman.
2. Mary isn’t beautiful.
1. + 2. = Mary is a woman who isn’t beautiful.
Combine the two sentences to form an adjective clause that describes Mary:
Mary is a woman + who isn’t beautiful. = Mary is a woman who isn’t beautiful.
(Main clause) + (dependent clause)
USING A VERB (e.g. “dance”):
1. I am a person.
2. I don’t dance well.
1. + 2. = I am a person who doesn’t dance well.
Combine the two sentences for form an adjective clause that describes me:
I am a person + who doesn’t dance well (3rd person). = I am a person who doesn’t
(Main clause) + (dependent clause) dance well.
Using a verb (e.g. “work”):
1. John is a man.
2. John works.
1. + 2. = John is a man who works.
Combine the two sentences for form an adjective clause that describes John:
John is a man + who works. = John is a man who works.
(Main clause) + (dependent clause)
Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
My Type: (Amy’s Type: ENFP)
1. I am a woman.
2. I am idealistic. (N- Intuition)
3.
1. I am a woman.
2. I am talkative. (E- Extraversion)
3.
My Ideal Friend: (INTP)
1. I am looking for a good friend.
2. This friend is logical. (T- Thinking)
3.
1. I am looking for a good friend.
2. This friend is introspective. (I- Introvert)
3.
Speed-Dating Activity
Statement:
· “I am looking for [someone/a friend/a boyfriend/a girlfriend/a husband/a wife] who + is + adjective...”
OR
· “I am looking for [someone/a friend/a boyfriend/a girlfriend/a husband/a wife] who + verb...”
· For example: “I am looking for a girlfriend who likes meeting new people.”
Person’s Response:
· “Good/great, because I am a person who...”
OR
· “I’m sorry, I am not a person who...”
· For example: “Great, because I am a person who likes meeting new people!”
Your Date/Companion’s Name / Compatibility (YES!)(Check “X” every time the person
IS who you’re looking for) / No compatibility (NO!)
(Check “X” every time
the person is NOT
who you’re looking for)
ARE YOU WHO I’M LOOKING FOR?