Use relative adverbs

Key Notes :

📝Use Relative Adverbs

What are Relative Adverbs?

Relative adverbs are words that connect two ideas in a sentence and give more information about time, place, or reason.

The most common relative adverbs are:

• When ⏰ → tells time
• Where 📍 → tells place
• Why ❓ → tells reason

Using “When” ⏰

• Function: Shows time something happens.
• Example:

I remember the day when we went to the zoo. 🦁🐵

• Here, “when” tells us the time of the action.

Tip: Always comes after the noun that tells the time.

Using “Where” 📍

• Function: Shows place something happens.
• Example:

This is the park where we played yesterday. 🌳🏀

• Here, “where” tells us the place of the action.

Tip: Always comes after the noun that tells the place.

Using “Why” ❓

• Function: Shows reason for something.
• Example:

I don’t know the reason why she is crying. 😢

• Here, “why” tells us the reason for the action.

Tip: Always comes after the noun that explains the reason.

Quick Examples

Relative Adverb	Example Sentence
When ⏰	I will never forget the day when we met. 🎉
Where 📍	This is the house where I grew up. 🏠
Why ❓	She explained the reason why she was late. ⏱️

Rules to Remember

• Relative adverbs always link two ideas in one sentence. 🔗
• They come right after the noun they describe. ✅
• They cannot be used alone; they must refer to a noun. 🚫

Fun Activity Idea 🎨

Draw a picture of a park, school, or a fun day.

Ask students to write 1 sentence using “when,” 1 using “where,” and 1 using “why”.

Example:

• The day when we had a picnic was sunny. ☀️
• This is the playground where we play every day. ⚽
• I know the reason why my friend is happy. 😄

Let’s practice!