Relative Adverbs: Where, When, Why

Which word is a relative adverb in the following sentence? "I remember the day when we first met."

• remember

• when

• day

• first

Identify the relative adverb in this sentence: "The reason why she left is still unknown."

• reason

• why

• left

• unknown

Choose the relative adverb in the sentence: "This is the place where I grew up."

• place

• where

• grew

• up

In the sentence "I don't know why he is upset," which word is the relative adverb?

• know

• why

• he

• upset

Which sentence contains a relative adverb?

• She is the girl who won the race.

• I know the reason why he left.

• The book that you gave me is interesting.

• He is the person whom I trust.

Identify the sentence that uses a relative adverb correctly.

• The park, which is near my house, is beautiful.

• I remember the time when we went to the beach.

• The man who is tall is my uncle.

• The car that is red is fast.

Which of the following sentences uses a relative adverb to provide more information about a place?

• I know the reason why she cried.

• This is the house where I was born.

• The day when we met was sunny.

• I understand why he is sad.

Select the sentence that uses a relative adverb to explain a reason.

• The park where we played is closed.

• I know the reason why she is happy.

• The day when we met was special.

• The city where I live is big.

Explain why the word "when" is used as a relative adverb in the sentence: "I remember the day when we first met."

• It introduces a time-related clause.

• It describes a person.

• It connects two independent clauses.

• It introduces a place-related clause.

Analyze the sentence "The reason why he left is unclear" and explain the function of "why."

• It introduces a clause explaining a place.

• It introduces a clause explaining a reason.

• It introduces a clause explaining a time.

• It introduces a clause explaining a person.