Relative Adverbs

Relative Adverbs

Where, When, Why

Adverbs help to describe:

verbs, adjectives and other adverbs

BUT!

There are three specials ones

Where

The relative adverb where is used to describe a place.

Chicago is the city where Jennifer was born.

When

The relative adverb when is used to describe a time.

I can't wait for the day when camp starts!

Why

The relative adverb why is used to give a reason.

Do you know the reason why Ellen left early?

PRACTICE TIME!!!

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

This is the court ______ the tennis tournament is played.

• where

• when

• why

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

We'll see Marie tomorrow, _____ she returns from the expedition.

• where

• when

• why

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

Let's find out the reason _____ the microphone isn't working.

• where

• when

• why

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

My favorite season is fall, _____ the leaves change colors.

• where

• when

• why

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

Is this a region _______ mosquitoes often carry diseases?

• where

• when

• why

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:

Is there a reason _______ you don't like lizards?

• where

• when

• why