Relative Adverbs & Relative Pronouns

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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. Examples include 'when', 'where', and 'why'.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause and refers to a noun mentioned previously. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'where'.

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I still remember the restaurant where we went for dinner.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'when'.

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Do you remember the time when I forgot my lunch?

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Give an example of a sentence using 'why'.

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The reason why I'm late is because of traffic.

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What is the function of 'who' in a sentence?

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'Who' is used as a relative pronoun to refer to people.

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What is the function of 'which' in a sentence?

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'Which' is used as a relative pronoun to refer to animals or things.

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What is the function of 'that' in a sentence?

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'That' is used as a relative pronoun to refer to people, animals, or things, often in defining clauses.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'that'?

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'Who' is used for people, while 'that' can be used for people, animals, or things.

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What type of clause does a relative adverb introduce?

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A relative adverb introduces a relative clause, which provides more information about a noun.