Noun Clauses / Relative Adverbs
Conversation #1
Man: Do you know why the meeting was postponed?
Woman: Yes, we need a room where we can use a projector.
Man: What about the place where we had the party?
Woman: What party?
Man: You know, the party when Kevin got promoted.
Woman: Oh, yeah. That will work.
Conversation #2
Man: So, what part of town do you live in?
Woman: I live on the far west side of town.
Man: Oh, is it nice over there?
Woman: It's OK. It has a few places where you can unwind.
Man: Oh, really. For example?
Woman: Well, there's a park where you can just relax.
Man: I think I know about that place. It's a popular place when the leaves change color.
Woman: Yes, that's the place.
Conversation #3
Man: Why is David not here today?
Woman: Good question. I don't know why he's not here.
Man: Well, it's a bad sign when he's gone.
Woman: Why do you say that?
Man: Because those are the days when we get really busy.
Woman: Geez. I hope not!
Conversation #4
Woman: Where should we go for dinner tonight?
Man: Let's go somewhere where we can watch the game.
Woman: Watch the game! I hate having dinner when there's a game on.
Man: Really, why?
Woman: Because you watch the game and we don't talk much.
Man: Fair enough. We'll go someplace where I won't be distracted. I'll check the score when I get home.
Woman: Thanks. I appreciate that.
Relative Adverbs
- Give me a time when you are free.
- Please tell me the reason why you did that.
- We ate at a diner where you cook your own food.
- Evenings are a time when I relax.
- Do you know a time when he is free?
- He gave me a list of when the court is available.
- Do you know the date when he will be here?
- I want to go to a place where it is quiet.
- It is a nice cafe where you can unwind.
- I went to a shop where they sell rare clothes.
- Is there a park where I can walk my dog?
- This is (the reason) why you need to be careful.
- Can you tell me (the reason) why he said that?
- I don't know (the reason) why.
- I want to know (the reason) why you are late.