Relative Adverbs - Practice 1

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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 it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. Examples include 'why', 'when', and 'where'.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause, providing more information about it.

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Identify the relative adverb in this sentence: 'I remember the day when we first met.'

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The relative adverb is 'when'.

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What does the relative adverb 'why' indicate in a sentence?

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The relative adverb 'why' indicates a reason or explanation.

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In the sentence 'The book that I read was exciting', what is the adjective clause?

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The adjective clause is 'that I read'.

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How do you identify an adjective clause in a sentence?

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An adjective clause can be identified by looking for a clause that begins with a relative pronoun or adverb and provides more information about a noun.

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What is the function of the relative adverb 'when'?

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The relative adverb 'when' is used to refer to a time or occasion.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'why' as a relative adverb.

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An example is: 'I don't understand why the sky is blue.'

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What is the difference between a relative pronoun and a relative adverb?

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A relative pronoun (like 'who', 'which', 'that') refers to nouns, while a relative adverb (like 'why', 'when', 'where') refers to circumstances such as time, place, or reason.

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In the sentence 'She knows the reason why he left', what is the adjective clause?

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The adjective clause is 'why he left'.