Relative Adverbs

when, where, and why are the most common...

• relative adverbs

• relative pronouns

• homophones

Answer explanation

The correct answer is relative adverbs because 'when,' 'where,' and 'why' are commonly used to introduce adverbial clauses that provide more information about the noun in the main clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

The relative adverb WHERE refers to:

• time

• place

• reason

Answer explanation

The relative adverb WHERE refers to place, indicating a location or position. It is used to describe a specific place in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

The relative adverb WHEN refers to:

• place

• reason

• time

Answer explanation

The relative adverb WHEN refers to time, indicating a specific point in time or period. It is used to specify the timing of an action or event.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

The relative adverb WHY refers to:

• reason

• where

• why

Answer explanation

The relative adverb WHY refers to the reason behind something, making 'reason' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Do you know the reason _________ Lola is so upset?

• why

• when

• where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'why' because it is asking for the reason behind Lola's upset feelings.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

That is the house ________ the Smiths' use to live in.

• when

• where

• why

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'where' because it refers to the location of the house where the Smiths used to live.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

They never told us the reason (a)   they moved to Panama.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The library is a place (a)   you can check out your favorite books.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

What is the relative adverb in the sentence?
Please call me when you get home.

• please

• call

• get

• when

Answer explanation

The relative adverb in the sentence is 'when' because it introduces a dependent clause that describes the time of the action.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which relative adverb best completes the sentence?
I remember the time _____ we caught fireflies.

• where

• when

• why

Answer explanation

The correct relative adverb to complete the sentence is 'when' because it refers to a specific time in the past when the action of catching fireflies occurred.

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CCSS.L.4.1B