Relative Pronouns and Relative Adverbs

Relative Adverbs

Give information about a word or phrase.

​Refers to a reason for something.

Why

Refers to an expression of time.

When

Refers to a location or place.

Where

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of Relative Adverbs

• Where, When, Which

• Which, Whose, Who

• Where, Why, When

• Whom, Whom, Whose

​These gorillas are looking for information. Help them get it by completing each relative clause with why, when or where.​

Multiple Choice

2. Do you know ______________ they went?

• when

• where

• why

Multiple Choice

3. _______ didn’t you tell us about it _________you first found out?

• Why / when

• When / why

• Why / why

• Where / when

Multiple Choice

5. __________did you tell the jungle cats before you told us?

• When

• Where

• Why

Multiple Choice

6. The tree __________we sleep may not be safe if they headed in that direction.

• when

• where

• when

Multiple Choice

8. If they were not carrying weapons then ___________are they here?

• where

• why

• when

Multiple Choice

9. You had better come tell us ________you learn more about what is going on.

• when

• why

• where

Wrap Up - Great Job!

Relative Adverbs describe where, when, or why. They act as adjectives, describing words.