Use relative adverbs

Key Notes :

Definition of Relative Adverbs:

• Relative adverbs are words that introduce a relative clause and link it to the main clause. They describe the relationship between the two parts of the sentence, providing additional information about time, place, or reason.

Common Relative Adverbs:

• Where: Refers to a place. Example: “This is the park where we play soccer.”
• When: Refers to a time. Example: “I remember the day when we first met.”
• Why: Refers to a reason. Example: “I don’t know the reason why he left early.”

Function of Relative Adverbs:

• They act as conjunctions that connect the main clause with a subordinate clause, adding more details about the noun or pronoun in the main clause.
• Example: “That was the year when we moved to a new city.”

Identifying Relative Adverbs in Sentences:

• Look for a clause that provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.
• The relative adverb usually answers the questions: where, when, or why.

Usage of Relative Adverbs in Sentences:

• Use “where” to describe a location. Example: “The house where I grew up is now a museum.”
• Use “when” to indicate a time. Example: “Summer is the season when we travel the most.”
• Use “why” to explain a reason. Example: “The reason why I called is to invite you.”

Creating Relative Clauses with Relative Adverbs:

• Relative adverbs introduce relative clauses that describe more about the noun or pronoun mentioned before them.
• Example: “I don’t understand the reason why she was late.” (The relative clause “why she was late” provides more details about “the reason.”)

Omitting the Relative Adverb:

• Sometimes, the relative adverb can be omitted in informal writing or speech without changing the meaning.
• Example: “I don’t know the reason (why) she left.”

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