Relative adverb

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What is a relative adverb?

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A relative adverb is a word that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun or pronoun in the main clause, providing information about time, place, or reason.

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List the three main relative adverbs in English.

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The three main relative adverbs are 'when', 'where', and 'why'.

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What does the relative adverb 'when' indicate?

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The relative adverb 'when' indicates a time or a specific moment related to the action in the sentence.

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Provide an example sentence using 'when'.

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It snowed a year ago when we traveled to Boston.

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What does the relative adverb 'where' indicate?

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The relative adverb 'where' indicates a place or location related to the action in the sentence.

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Provide an example sentence using 'where'.

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I want to travel to a place where there are a lot of flowers.

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What does the relative adverb 'why' indicate?

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The relative adverb 'why' indicates a reason or explanation related to the action in the sentence.

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Provide an example sentence using 'why'.

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I will tell you as soon as I find out why the meeting is scheduled.

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How do relative adverbs enhance sentence meaning?

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Relative adverbs enhance sentence meaning by providing additional context about time, place, or reason, making the information clearer and more specific.

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What is the function of a relative clause?

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A relative clause provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in the main clause, often introduced by a relative adverb.