Identify the kind of the underlined clause in the following sentence:
Mr Joseph, who repairs bicycles near the bus stand, has opened a second shop.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Adjective clause
“Who repairs bicycles near the bus stand” describes “Mr Joseph”. It has its own subject (“who”) and verb (“repairs”).
| Clause | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adjective clause (answer) | describes a noun or pronoun; when it gives extra facts about a named person, it sits between commas and begins with who or which | My uncle, who lives in Pune, sent us a box of sweets. |
| (2) Noun clause | does the work of a noun, such as the subject or object of a verb | I know that he will come. |
| (3) Adverb clause | tells when, where, why or how an action happens; this clause tells about Mr Joseph, not about “has opened” | He opened the shop after he had saved enough money. |
| (4) Principal clause | the main clause; it makes full sense on its own | Mr Joseph has opened a second shop because business is good. |