A Purely Descriptive Adjective Clause is one that is not needed to show what particular thing or things are meant by the noun or pronoun to which it is added. (Sentences 2 and 3, Exercise 142).

Exercise 143

Classify each adjective clause as limiting or purely descriptive. First read the sentence without the clause. You can then easily decide what the speaker put it in for.

1. She lives in Chicago, which is well named the Windy City.

2. The city that I like best is Boston.

3. He whom you despise may be worthy of praise.

4. Alice Brown gave me this book, which has proved very interesting.

5. I remember the day when the sad news came.

6. The man who wishes to command respect must be honest.

7. Bring me the largest book that lies on my desk.

8. Minneapolis, which is often called the Flour City, is a desirable place for a home.

9. He set off for a place where some rabbits had been seen.

10. He set off for his father's orchard, where some rabbits had been seen.

11. The Mr. White that wrote this book is a cousin of your friend.

12. Pansies, which were her favorite flower, grew in profusion in her garden.

13. The pansies which are most fragrant are generally light in color.

14. Elmwood is the name of the home where Lowell spent most of his life.

15. She has gone to Germany, where there are good musical advantages.

16. This is the hour when witches are abroad.