Relative Adverbs

What are Relative Adverbs?

Relative Adverbs are like Relative Pronouns. They introduce Relative Clauses that modify a noun or a noun phrase. However, while relative pronouns use (that, which, or who) to relate information to a person or a thing, Relative Adverbs use (where, when, and why) to relate information to a place, time, or the reason an action took place.


where for a place

when for time

why for reason


examples:


       "Miranda, the place where I was born, is a very beautiful place."

       "I have to directly buy groceries when I get to the store."

      "Do you have an idea why the Earth rotates?"

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