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4th Grade Relative Adverbs worksheets

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Relative Adverbs

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

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Circle the relative adverb that fits.

  1. Is that the reason ____ she was late?

    • where
    • when
    • why
  2. I know a farm ____ we can sit quietly.

    • why
    • when
    • where
  3. We asked the reason ____ the museum shut at noon.

    • why
    • where
    • when
  4. She showed us the house ____ the first school opened.

    • where
    • why
    • when
  5. This is the kitchen ____ we first met.

    • where
    • why
    • when
  6. Is there a reason ____ the door is locked?

    • when
    • where
    • why
  7. I remember the morning ____ we planted the tree.

    • where
    • when
    • why
  8. Can you explain the reason ____ the plant died?

    • why
    • where
    • when
  9. Is that the beach ____ your aunt works?

    • why
    • where
    • when
  10. It was the spring ____ the bridge opened.

    • when
    • why
    • where
  11. Tell me about the summer ____ you moved here.

    • why
    • where
    • when
  12. Do you recall the summer ____ the storm began?

    • where
    • when
    • why
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About this worksheet

Relative adverbs join a describing part to a noun: where goes with a place, when with a time and why with a reason. Each sheet has twelve sentences with a blank, and your child circles the one that fits. Building Confidence offers two words, and the other levels offer all three.

What your child will learn

  • Use where after a place
  • Use when after a time
  • Use why after the word reason

Common Core standard: L.4.1.A

Worked example

This is the park where we first met. The park is a place, so where fits.

Common mistake

Choosing when for every sentence because it sounds familiar.

Helpful hint

where goes with a place, when with a time, and why with a reason.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with relative adverbs?

Choosing when for every sentence because it sounds familiar.

How can I help my child with relative adverbs?

where goes with a place, when with a time, and why with a reason.

Are these 4th grade grammar worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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