NOTE: Not all grammar sources recognize WHERE, WHEN, and WHY as relative pronouns. Some teachers call them relative adverbs when we use them to form adjective clauses. For our purposes, I think it's easier if we group these together with the other relative pronouns (who, whom, that, which, whose). All these words help us form adjective clauses, and these clauses give us either essential or additional information about an idea in the main clause.

@seanzhang876

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL For me, I just need one standard rule to express correctly at this moment, that’s why I’m here.😊 Is this sentence right?

@safooraqayoom1243

6 жыл бұрын

That's why they are difficult t undersnd

Thank you! ありがとうございます！

The reason I love watching Jennifer teaching grammar is that she is the one who teaches grammar in a way everyone understands.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for studying with me.

Ok this cleared my concept about the usage of relative adverbs when, where, why in adjective clauses. Thanks.

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it's clear. :)

Hi Jennifer, how are you? *I remember the day when I finally started to study English. Great day! *My yoga session is the place where I go to relax. *I'm sure there's a good reason why some people don't tell the truth about their age but I'm not sure what it is! Thanks for the valuable lesson! Sending you lots of love 👋

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Claire. Thanks for sharing your examples. I wish I could fit yoga back into my life! Comments/suggestions: My yoga class/ My yoga school/ My yoga center is the place... Be sure to use a comma before "but" in the last example. Have a good weekend!

You are the best teacher ESL. I appreciate your amazing work and I will watch all videos.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy that you found my channel and that you like my lessons. Here are all the playlists. englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

Thank you Jennifer!

Thank you for answering the question

Your class is excellent! I love it!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll share Lesson 4 next week.

Excellent Jennifer....thanks.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jose. :)

Hello Miss Jennifer, long time no see. I'm so glad to watch you wonderful videos English Class !!!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me today, Paulo.

i AM REALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU AND YOUR VIDEOS, MRS JENIFER, THEY ARE PERFECT FOR MY LEVEL OF ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING, Iam learning quickly and easily. I never studied English in the classroom in a formal School, but I do my best in order to improve it daily, and your accent and pronunciation are perfect to my actual capacity of English hearing. God bless you so much.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy that you can follow my lessons and that you're enjoying our studies with these videos. :)

Thanks for such a great explanation ! Your KZread Channel is Where I come whenever I need to understand some concepts better :)

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

That's very good to hear. Thanks for visiting my channel. :)

@SalmanKhan-jc5yd

4 жыл бұрын

Mam i have a doubt , youtube channel is not a place so why we use where for it.

Thanks so much for your video for clarifying some of my doubts in relative clauses. I remember a time when I was studying English very hard at school. My home is a place where I can go to relax. I am sure there's a good reason why people talk to themselves, but I'm not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Very good! You wrote clear and and correct examples. Please also consider studying with me on Hallo. hallo.tv/

@sabrinatsang2441

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you so much for your quick response

Hi Jennifer I learned a lot from you last year this year I want to learn a lot more Have a great weekend

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Aparecido. Just think: we have three more lessons in this series. When we're done, you'll have learned a lot about adjective clauses! :)

Thank You. You Helped Me Out On My Exam Day. Very Thank You.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Hope the exam went well.

Useful as always!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

#1 I remember a time when I could spend every weekend with my family and go to the lake. #2 The park is a place where I go to relax. #3 I'm sure there's a good reason why people judge others, but I'm not to sure what it is. Thank you, Jennifer!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Super examples, Antonio. Well written. :) Happy studies!

Very Nice video, thank you Jennifer ESL

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

So glad to see your video again, Jeni

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Happy you came to watch. Thank you.

Hi Jennifer great lesson you are such a good teacher

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the warm support, Stanley.

thanks to you beautiful teacher !

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

Thank you for your help

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Have a good day!

muito bom Jennifer... grato.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. :)

Thanks Jennifer

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Thanks a lot for this amazing lesson. It's really helpful. I remember a time when I travelled to Saudi Arabia for religious tourism. Mosque is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people like to watch football matches but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm glad it's helpful. Comments: 1. Correct. 2. "Mosque" is a countable noun, so use an article: "The mosque is a place..." We can use "the" before places around town. It's understood that it's the mosque near your home. 3. LOL I'm sure some people here would give you a few reasons why they love football so much. Football/soccer isn't my favorite sport to watch, but I like watching my daughter play. I cheer for her and her teammates. You cheer for talent and for effort, and when two teams play well against each other, it's exciting. It's more interesting to watch a sport when you know the players and care about them and how they do. NOTE: You need a comma before "but."

@mahmoudnaser7556

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL thanks for replying my message

Finally, I understood when can we sometimes drop the pronoun. thank you very much Jennifer.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hooray! I'm happy to hear that.

Thanks Jennifer, What a good stuff u taught us. kind regards, Ahmad,

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you're studying with me and learning. :)

You are a beautiful teacher

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment.

Thanks teacher

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Hello Miss Jennifer, thanks for your classes :) I would like you to make a video about the usage of AS (AS vs because, AS vs when/while) AS in general usage. Thanks :) I really appreciate your help.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mauricio. I have "adverb clauses" (all types) on my list of topics to teach. Thank you! I need to finish this short series on adjective clauses and then wrap up the playlist on conditionals. I'll surely teach more grammar in 2018. :)

why you are so nice ! you have the way you are a good person Big THANKS

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the warm support.

Thank you teatcher

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great!

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, Jennifer for this great video. 👍✌ Task: • I remember a time when I actually knew what happiness was. • My bedroom is a place where I go to relax. • I'm sure there's a good reason why people commit sins, but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ra'ed. The first is sad! :( The third one prompts reflection. All are correct. I appreciate that the first example has both a relative clause and an embedded question, yet the sentence remains concise. Good work.

@raed2178

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL Thank you, Jennifer.🙋

Thanks

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Good morning MY teacher.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you?

Thank you for your efforts. I think the your distinguish secret that you can choose your topics and examples very well. I remember a time when I wached your channel for first time. I was amazed. My home is a place where I go relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people like fast food but I'm not sure what it is. (Pls corr)

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Aimanno. Thank you for the kind feedback and sweet example (#1). :) My comments/suggestions: I remember THE DAY/ THE MOMENT when I watched your channel for first time. I was amazed. My home is a place where I CAN relax. (I'd avoid "go" since you're already home.) I'm sure there's a good reason why people like fast food, but I'm not sure what it is. (Use a comma before "but.") - - Fast food is convenient. It's generally not healthy, but it's rather tasty! There are some places that are considered "fast food" restaurants, but they serve food that's a bit healthier than others.

@aim2975

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL I really appreciate your replying and correcting.

Well done

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I remember a time when winters were full of snow (really snowy). Nature is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people usually can't understand each other, but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Well-written examples! I enjoyed reading them, Sergey. Note that in everyday English it's fine to use "each other" to refer to a group or to everyone. Strict grammar rules say we should use "one another" for a reference to more than two people.

@serhiiarion

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply! Now I'll keep in mind about "each other - one another" thing, didn't know about that.

Hi Jennifer, The sentences: I remember a time when I passed my Math exam. Beach is one of the places where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people learn English, but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Good! Add an article here: The beach is one of the places where I go to relax.

thanks mam....

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

Thank you for the great lessons teacher here are my answers : I remember a time when my family gave me a big birthday party, The amusement park in our city is a place where I go to relax, I'm sure there is a good reason why people live overseas but I'm not sure what it is! 😊

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great examples! Two comments on punctuation: 1. Use a period at the end of each sentence. (not commas) 2. Use a comma before "but" in #3.

@theingichan5908

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you teacher. May I ask why we need comma before but .

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

We typically put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it separates two independent clauses. You can review punctuation patterns with my Writing Skills exercises: englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

Thank you jenni

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

@durgarao3730

6 жыл бұрын

I have few doubts on questions tags. Can u explain below questions when we should use ? And where to use. 1.What happened? What did happen? 2.where he went? Where did he go ? What did you say? What you said ? I used to hear and see While speaking and writing. Can you describe with extra example ?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Correct questions: What happened? ("What" is the subject.) Where did he go? (You need the helping verb "did.") What did you say? WHAT as the subject: What is wrong? What is the matter? WHAT as the object: What did you say? What did you want?

@durgarao3730

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you jenni for your quick reply.😃

Nice

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Hi Jennifer! Great job as always. Here are my examples: "I remember a time when I played soccer with my father." "A tent on the beach is a place where I go to relax." "I'm sure there's a good reason why people tell little white lies, but I'm not sure what it is!" See you in your next video. Take care!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Júlio. That's a sweet memory of your father. :) The tent sounds interesting! All correct.

I remember a time when we used to go to our summer house. Forest is a place where people prefer to have a picnic.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you have those memories of your summer home. I'd suggest this variation: A forest is a place where people enjoy having picnics. However, maybe "woods" would be better. The forest is usually dense without land cleared. The woods can be more open and inviting.

it is the best possible explanation that we can give about Socrates. can we omit the relative pronoun.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes: It is the best possibly explanation we can give about Socrates. that/which we can give >> The relative pronoun is the object and it's an identifying clause.

@subhashreepriyadarsini4866

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thank you

I am egyptian I love you sooooooo much 1 I remember a time when I used mobile phone for the first time 2 beach is a place where I go to relax 3 iam sure there is a good reason why people love traveling to south Africa but iam not sure what it is

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Than you for practicing with me. Here are my suggestions: 1 I remember the first time I used a mobile phone. I remember the time when I first used a mobile phone. I remember a time when I didn't know what a mobile phone was. 2 The beach is a place where I go to relax. The beach is one of the places where I can relax. 3 I am sure there is a good reason why people love traveling to South Africa, but I am not sure what it is.

So helpful, though I know some patterns. It is not to say that I know all about relative pronouns, I have still some question about using 'where' as a relative pronoun. I want to make sure myself by using "where" in my example,like these: 1. Honestly, I was not aware of the situation where we were that bad Or .... of the situation in which we were that bad, or... of the situation which we were that bad in. 2. That is the hotel I talk about. That is the hotel where I stay That is the hotel in which I stay, That is the hotel which I stay in. 3. That is the point where we need to focus or That is the point on which we need to focus or That is the point which we need to focus on. The main point or situation in my sentences where I didnt use any preposition is by and large, when using it with where. In other word, when I use "where" as that here, I dont use preposition. Is it correct? It seems to me that here is the sticking point. Thanks a lot for all you do.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

1. There can be preferences for "where" or "when" for situations: Was there ever a situation when you were completely confused? Was there ever a situation where you didn't know what to do? Your example is a bit unusual. I might suggest this: Honestly, I was not aware of any situation where we performed that badly. "Which" is awkward in these examples. 2. That is the hotel I was talking about. That is the hotel where I'm staying. [not preferred] That is the hotel in which I'm staying. That is the hotel which I'm staying in. 3. Different meanings: a) That's the point [in the process] where we really need to focus. b) That's the point that (OR which) we need to focus on.

@12701270able

2 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thanks a lot, It has become so valuable your help and contribution on this topic to me .Thanks again.

I remember a time when I went to San Andres. The beach is a place where I go to relax. The beach is a place where the breeze is fresh. I'm sure there's a good reason why people dont go to North Corea, but i'm noy sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that visit to San Andres was special and perhaps it's the only time you visited. Use the definite article: I remember the time when I went... Also, watch the spelling here: North Korea (with a 'K') and "I'm not sure..." (typo = not) Thanks for sharing!

I remember a time when I could dance for many hours without stopping to rest. A museum is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people go hiking in the woods alone, but I'm not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Love your examples. I understand people who spend time in nature alone. They want solitude, which is state that allows us to do some of our best thinking and achieve inner calm. :)

@williamssharon3908

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer I understand, but I would be so afraid of running into a wild animal! 😂

I remember a time when I was young; Is a place in the mountain where I go every year to relax; I'm sure there is a good reason why people speak so much but I'm not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Great! 1st example - correct. 2nd example: Add a subject: There is a place in the mountains where I go every year to relax. 3rd example : Add a comma: ...so much, but I'm not sure what it is.

I remember a time when I was happy. Beach is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people don't like dance, but I'm not sure what it is. PS: I love your channel. 😊

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ella. Thanks for sharing. 1. Correct. 2. THE beach is a place where I go to relax. (It's also possible to say, "The beach is where I go to relax." It's a different structure, but it's correct and natural. I teach embedded questions/noun clauses in another video.) 3. Suggestion: I'm sure there's a good reason why people don't like TO dance, but I'm not sure what it is.

@letynando

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL Thanks a lot!

Hello teacher!! Guess! What am I watching right now!! Mmmm your 17 videos! Punctuation!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Great! You'll find exercises to review here: englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Look under Writing Skills.

@amjadabbas5952

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I can't help watching your videos!

I remember a time when I had very abrupt for others ,as a result I lost many friends. I am so restless, I don't know where to go to rest I am sure there is a good reason why some people sometimes tend to withdraw to themselves , I am not sore what it is !

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You really reflected before writing your examples! Thank you for sharing such meaningful thoughts. Comments/corrections: I remember a time when I WAS very abrupt WITH others, AND as a result I lost many friends. I am so restless THAT I don't know where to go to rest. >> You created an example of an embedded question. KNOW + object (The object is the embedded question, a noun clause with "where.) I am sure there is a good reason why some people sometimes tend to withdraw INto themselves, BUT I am not sUre what it is !

thank you for this great lesson i have a question: i don't understand the difference between (in which) and (which)

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. WHICH refers to a thing. If we rewrite the adjective clause as a sentence, we use IT. He asked for an explanation, which I gave. > He asked for an explanation. I gave it. IN WHICH refer to a place or location. If we rewrite the adjective clause as a sentence, we use IN IT. He hid the box, in which he had placed the treasure map. OR ...which he had placed the treasure map in. > He hid the box. He had placed the treasure map IN IT.

@sadouqbrahim9100

6 жыл бұрын

thank you very much teacher

Here are my answers from the task: a) I remember a time when I could go outside and play with other children until late. B) Beach is a place where I go to relax. ( especially at night). C) I'm sure there's a good reason why people spend a lot of money on alcohol, but I don't know what it is! ( Hopefully, I will never know it!). Happy studies!!!! ♡☆

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel. Thanks for posting your sentences. Small edits/suggestions: a) I remember a time when I could go outside and play with other children until late in the evening. B) The beach is a place where I go to relax. Good job. :)

I still have a trouble to identify object (only object, ) How to recognize it for 100%? Thank you.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Rewrite the adjective clause as a full sentence. Who was that man you were talking to? Who was that man (that/who/whom) you were talking to? [You were talking to that man.] >> "that man" is the object of "to" >> We can omit the relative pronoun. Hope that helps!

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you please explain the difference between following sentences? The reason which/that he gave for his resignation was not a reasonable one. The reason why the company went bankrupt was that it wasn't able to catch up with the changing trends. The grammar book that i am reading says that we can't use "why" in the first sentence, but i can't understand why? Are "the reason that he gave" and "the reason why the company went bankrupt" different? I am Turkish by the way.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to identify and/or describe a reason as good, bad, reasonable, unreasonable, etc., then use THAT/WHICH. ("That" is likely preferred.) The reason (that) he gave is completely crazy. The reason (that) she gave for her tardiness was not believable. If you want to explain the reason for an action, then use WHY. Why did the company go bankrupt? The reason why the company went bankrupt was that...

@BalkTutkusu

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thanks for your clarification and i really appreciate it. Now it makes sense 👍

Hi If I say: "The book that you lent me is very interesting." or "The woman who I spoke to was very helpful." are they restrictive adjective clauses? Can I use "which" for the first one or "whom" for the second one? Also, can I remove the relative pronouns in both cases? I can guess but not sure

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. 1. Yes, those are restrictive/identifying clauses. 2. Yes, you can use that/which in #1. Yes, you can use "who/whom/that" in #2. >> "That" is more common than "which" in a restrictive clause. >> "Whom" is the most formal choice. 3. Yes, you can omit an object relative pronoun in a restrictive clause.

@chek887

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you Jennifer Appreciate a lot!

I need you help... It's hard for me to understand when the verb Have/Has/Had is the main verb in a sentence or thought groups or when is an auxiliary verb. When is auxiliary vebs how to reduce it and how link it with the next or previous word.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Focus on the grammar. If someone is using the present perfect or past perfect, then HAVE is an auxiliary verb. These verbs are often used in contractions. Have you watched my Fast Speech series? Using the Oral Reading texts may help as well, especially the more recent ones that I read at a faster pace.

1. I remember a time when I just got married. 2. Sana’a Park is a place where I go to relax. 3. I’m sure there’s a good reason why people like gossipping but I’m not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mollie. Thank you for adding your sunshine to the comments. :) 1. Let's be more specific: I remember the day when I just got married. 2. Correct. 3. ...gossiping, but I'm not... (add a comma before "but")

Excuse me, teacher! Would you mind lecturing adjective clauses with relative adverb( why) in nondefining relative clauses?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

WHY as a relative adverb is far less common than the relative pronouns THAT and WHICH. We mainly use WHY in identifying clauses. Example: Give me one reason why....

@saemoeun7921

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer so why is not used in Noidentifying clauses, you mean?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

I can't think of a good example. We mostly use WHICH to refer back to a whole idea or situation in a non-identifying clause: The bridge was flooded, which is why I suggested an alternate route.

@saemoeun7921

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you very much for your explanation teacher. I will ask you more about grammars if I have some questions. See you later.

I need a help. can we omit 'where, when, why' in relative clauses sentences?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Often it's the head noun that's omitted: 1. I remember (the place) where we met. 2. She couldn't explain (the reason) why she lied. 3. I'm waiting for (the day) when I'll get a chance to be the project leader. Remember that we don't omit the relative pronoun/adverb in non-identifying clauses (clauses that give additional, but not essential information). Hope that helps.

@sabriyenureren360

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL so thank you :))

Mr A's house,the building which is near our school,is so beautiful Can i omit the word" which is"?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. What you've done is used an appositive with "the building." The full clause is an identifying clause, and those can be reduced. Compare: 1. Mr. A's house, which is near our school, is so beautiful. 2. Mr. A's house, the building near our school, is so beautiful.

@unrealistic6255

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thanks

I remember a time when I saw my husband for the first-time. my room is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people keeps talking about each other, but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding your examples here. Comments: 1. To be less repetitive, let's change the head noun: I remember the day when I saw my husband for the first time. (OR: the moment when...) 2. My room (capital M) 3. ...why people keep talking... (no -s)

@mred629

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL ...Thanks so much for correcting my mistakes. Isn't "people" collective noun so it's un- countable so we deal with it as a singular noun?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

"People" is an irregular plural noun, like "children."

Hi, Jennifer, how are you? I remember a time when I met an old friend on my way to work in a snowy winter morning. The seaside near my home is a place where I go to relax. I’m sure there’s a good reason why people like drinking alcoholic beverages, but I’m not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean. :) Thanks for sharing examples. Comments: 1. ...on my way to work on a snowy winter morning./ on my way to work one snowy winter morning. 2. Correct. 3. Correct.

@seanzhang876

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL Thank you for your correction, Jennifer. I got a bit confused here, I remember the prepositions for morning is IN the morning or ON Friday morning, or don’t use prepositions. In this sentence, we use ON because it refers to a particular day like Friday, right?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes.

We can certainly see why complex sentences can be confusing when we omit the subordinate conjunction. It doesn't mean that the complex sentence always changes into a simple sentence though. I went to the teacher I've trusted for years. I went to the teacher that I've trusted for years. That keeps its complex sentence status as 'I've trusted for years' can't stand alone. I will have to go somewhere that is quieter. I will have to go somewhere quieter. - We changed the complex sentence into a simple sentence there. Assignment: I remember a time when I thought I knew everything about English. The beach is a place where I go to relax. - We could omit the conjunction with both of those examples, too. I'm sure there is a good reason people give up unnecessarily, but I'm not sure what it is. - That was an example of a compound sentence as both clauses could work as sentences.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Good. That last one was a complex-compound sentence. I count five clauses in all. :) Fun! I'm preparing the next lesson on reduced clauses. It's tricky teaching when and why we can reduce an adjective clause. It's not so straightforward. In the end, my advice is that if doesn't sound logical and clear, then don't reduce it. ;)

@stunninglad1

6 жыл бұрын

I don't see how that last example is a complex-compound sentence. I am trying to find the five clauses, too. Here's what I think the five clauses consist of: I'm sure (independent clause) there is a good reason (dependent clause) people give up unnecessarily (independent clause) but I'm not sure what (independent clause) it is (independent clause) ??? - LOL However, I can write a complex-compound sentence usually: 'If I think about this too long, I will go mad; she will give up and you will get frustrated.'

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Here's what I see: I'm sure there is a good reason people give up unnecessarily, but I'm not sure what it is. BUT joins two complete ideas together to create a compound sentence. I'm sure [independent clause] (that) there is a good reason [dependent clause - a noun clause with "that" as a complement of "sure"] (why) people give up unnecessarily [dependent clause - modifying "reason"] I'm not sure [independent clause] what it is [dependent clause - embedded question as a complement of "sure"] Did you see this video? (first one on left - structure) englishwithjennifer.com/students/improve-your-writing-2/

@stunninglad1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for going to the time and effort to explain that. I understand what you mean now. It did join two ideas together with 'but' so it's compound with three dependent clauses I didn't even notice I omitted 'why' but it was still dependent on 'I'm sure.' Grrr! And YES - there's five clauses right enough. I wrote subject + verb five times without knowing. I also saw the video you linked - Thank you :>)

As usual, the videos surprise. Rightly said, one does not know really know everything...would like to know if you have done pieces on case, I mean nominative, accusative, dative, genetive..reported speech.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Arun! No, I haven't addressed cases. I really didn't learn about cases until I studied Russian. Cases aren't taught to us in elementary school or high school. I like to approach these concepts through syntax: direct objects, indirect objects, prepositional phrases, etc.

@ArunGoyal2007

6 жыл бұрын

I thought so..I have followed practically all your videos so this point struck me..Your approach is not grammer oriented, even though there is a high dose of grammar in all the lessons. suggest you take up reported speech at some time when you are in the mood.

Hello, teacher!! The words ( whose , where, when ) sometimes they are used with and without commas .Why ??

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. See around 3:15 here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHdntJarZ9i3XcY.html More here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c42uy8ucn7aWh5c.html Short answer: If it's necessary information (an identifying clause), no commas are needed.

hello mam I found something in Macmillan dictionary "Tonic water makes a refreshing drink when Served with ice and lemon" "When" used as subject Is This possible If it is possible how to decide when we use in present and past Where we use. Was/were or is / are As This is the time when is /are using . Please reply

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Hello. That's an example of a reduced adverb clause: Tonic water makes a refreshing drink when (it is) served with ice and lemon. I have lessons on reducing adverb clauses. :)

@samin21

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer mam one more question how to decide this in present or past because principal clause is in present, Subordinate clause can any tenses It is or it was And one more Can we use "there" Tonic water makes refreshing drink when there is /are served with ice and lemon Same how to decide "is or are" Please clear doubt 🧐

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

"Makes" = present tense >> when it is served (present as well)

hi ma'am. Clauses are a bit difficult t undersnd. I've been learning them for 3 day still couldn't make it.. I'm so worried. what t do.. pls help..

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Give your brain a break. :) Have you watched my lessons on sentence types and sentence patterns? Look in the grammar playlist. englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ There are more videos on sentence types here: englishwithjennifer.com/students/improve-your-writing-2/

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Have a great weekend!

I remember the days when I could go swimming all day long in the summer holidays without any worries

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

A lovely time to recall!

1) I remember a time when no mobile phones and personal computers were used. 2) A remote hill station is a place I go to relax. 3) I am sure there's a good reason why people visit Casinos, but I'm not sure what it is!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Very good examples. In 3 you can use this contraction: I'm. You can also use a lower case "c" in "casinos." Thanks for doing the task!

@shajorge

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Teacher Jennifer, I'm Fong here,can we say" The doctor examined me feeling unwell (who is not feeling well)? It doesn't sound logical,right?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Fong. The use of "feeling unwell" is awkward. My suggestions: The doctor examined me because I was feeling unwell. The doctor examined me to determine why I was feeling unwell. I wasn't feeling well, so I went to the doctor. Stranger, but possible: The doctor was feeling unwell, but s/he examined me. Feeling unwell, the doctor was careful not to cough around me during the examination.

when we should reduce the subject in the adjective clause??

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

We'll get into reduced adjective clauses next week. Okay? :) Great that you're thinking about that already.

@ramlanahmad6241

6 жыл бұрын

thanks, really helpul

Good our teacher , but me need the execises with thier solution

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Some of my grammar lessons have additional practice here: englishwithjennifer.com/students/interactive-exercises/ My newer videos are often followed by additional practice on Facebook, my KZread Community Tab, and Simor.org (English Room). They're all free to join. :)

Can we omit 'when' in sentence like this: 1986 is the year when I was born. ?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. :)

Dear teacher, As you said that we can omit the relative pronoun with the two following reasons. 1- When it is an object 2- When adjective clause is identifying I am confused with when you say "when it is an object". Could you explain it please? Thank you!

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

The relative pronoun can be a subject or object in a relative clause: 1. I chose an author who writes about time travel and history. (Who writes? The author writes. "Who" is a subject pronoun.) 2. I chose a book that my teacher recommended. (What did the teacher recommend. A book. "That" is a direct object of "recommended.") >> I chose a book my teacher recommended. 3. I chose a book that some friends had been talking about. (What were they talking about? A book. "That" is an indirect object of "about.") >> I chose a book some friends had been talking about.

Hello mam! So, we can use 'when', 'where', 'why' only in non-defining relative clauses, am I right ? Please respond me and bye!

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Hello. Relative adverbs (or pronouns, if it's easier to think of them that way) are commonly used in identifying (defining) relative clauses: That's the hospital where I was born. (in which I was born) Give me one reason why you can't come. (for which you can't come) That was the year when we sold our apartment. (in which we sold our apartment)

@abhandikaren6151

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for giving me the answer !

A1 Please I want you to explain the English language exam

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm not a test specialist. You can do a search for specific language exams. Some teachers prepare lessons based on certain exams. I teach English for general, professional, and academic use. Best wishes!

@youssefkaiss7230

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering the question

Mam can we use relative pronouns only in questions and relative clause or we can use it like this. Those are the students. I bought the tickets for whom. Those are the students .I bought the tickets for them. Mam are both are correct.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Correct: I bought tickets for those students. (clear and concise) Those are the students for whom I bought tickets. (formal) Those are the students whom/who/that I bought tickets for. ("whom" isn't common) Those are the students I bought tickets for. (most natural in conversation)

Task Examples:1.- I remember a time when I used to rode my bike around my house.2.- The park is a place where I go to relax.3.- I'm sure there's a good reason why people have been doing a line in front of that store, but I don't know what it is !

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Susana. Thanks for sharing. Corrections: 1. when I used to ride my bike around the house. 2. Correct. 3. why people are forming a line in front of that store/ outside that store

Hi Jennifer I am Brazilian, so I speak Portuguese and I try to learn English. I could have made my sentences, but I was afraid of to make a very long text. And, I would like very much to ask you, why you did not use the plural form in “laughter”. Why not: “…laughters and tears.” Thanks a lot. Bye!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. You know when I filmed, I made a mistake a couple times and said "laughters" with an -s because I was thinking of the next word I wanted to say: the plural "tears." But in fact "laughter" is an uncountable noun. There's no plural form. www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/laughter Don't be afraid to post examples. Keep them short, but don't fear mistakes, okay? I'm here to help. ;)

@wagner1077

6 жыл бұрын

I got it now! Laughter is an uncountable noun, okay! Thanks a lot! Bye!

Hi Jennifer. Thank you for your answer. (for? to?}. I think for is ok. Jennifer l still have trouble to recognize mistakes in many sentences. I know what is a subject, verb, adverb, but when I look for my sentences I still do not have any idea if it si build properly or not. I know the parts of sentences and (what?) I do not know how to apply it to check if the sentences are built properly (proper?) Would you prepare the more lessons about this subjects, please. Thank You. Bdw and article too.lol Thank you

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Reading regularly will help. Also, one tool I recently discovered is ludwig.guru I think you'll find it helpful when you want to check if your sentence is correct and natural.

@user-xz2eo6st1b

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer I love you soooooooo much you are pretttttttty Plus tell me it not on Google play How can I download it?

Ma'm when I read noun clauses and adverb clauses in the context of subordinating conjunctions like when, where and why, I observe that actually there is omission of noun phrase before these conjunctions. And when we insert those noun phrases, the clause becomes adjective. Examples (the way ) how the thieves escaped from the prison is still a mystery. Tell me (the reason) why you said that. (The place) where your brother studies is famous fot its apples. And same goes for adverb clauses sentences. The question is what if we take the view that these three words "when, where and why" are nothing but relative adverbs/relative pronouns and there usage is exclusive to adjective clauses only and what if we still call all such sentences with omissions of noun phrases as adjective clauses? Is there any grammarian who is of this school of thought. And kindly mention any book's name which has discussed this particular topic in detail. Thank you.

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

1. I don't see omission. I see two alternatives: The way the thieves escaped from the prison is still a mystery. >> subject = WAY, the whole subject is a noun phrase "the way" followed by an adjective clause = the way (that) the thieves escaped How the thieves escaped from the prison is still a mystery. >> subject = noun clause, embedded question with "how" 2. Tell me why you said that. >> This is probably the more common wording. Most would see this as TELL + noun clause as the direct object. In this variation, I dropped "the reason." When we talk about reducing relative clauses, we usually talk about omitting the relative pronoun/adverb, and not the actual head noun. 3. It seems awkward to start with "where" in the last example. We could say, "Where your brother studies is famous," but although grammatically correct, it sounds odd and not quite clear. The place where The city where The region where Etc I'd give preference to these variations. I wouldn't omit either the head noun or the relative adverb. You might ask another teacher's opinion. Vicki of Simple English Videos is knowledgeable about grammar.

Hallo miss Jennifer Her is the answer of the question : 1. I remember the first time when I flied to Germany . 2. My bed is a place where I go to relax 3. I am sure there's a good reason why some people do not tell the truth about their feeling towards the others , but I am not sure what it is !

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mohsen. My comments: 1. Correct, but change "flied" to "flew." 2. Correct, but add a period at the end. 3. Correct, but close the space between "is" and the exclamation point.

@hannazao9572

6 жыл бұрын

Mohsen Salhie 1. flied-??? Maybe: fly-flew-flown ?? I am confused.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Correct! The adjective clause is correct, but the verb form isn't: when I flew to Germany Good catch!

@hannazao9572

6 жыл бұрын

:))

I remember a time when I saw my dog for the first time. My apartment is a place where I go to relax. I'm sure there's a good reason why people don't want to get a vaccine, but I'm not sure that is the right choice.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

You understand and use the relative clauses well. You might specify what area or room in your apartment is your favorite: My private balcony is a place where I go to relax. Note how that can also change to a noun clause. The noun clause can be a subject complement after the linking verb "is": My private balcony is where I go to relax.

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@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 😊 All playlists are here. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

Excuse me sir, you mean that when we use when for example as a relative pronoun it describes a noun in the previous sentence and it comes immediately after it ,while when we use it as an adveb it describes the verb ( limits the time ) , don't we ?

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

"When" has more than one use. Two uses include these: 1. WHEN as a subordinating conjunction to form an adverb clause of time. When I come home, I eat my dinner. (The whole adverb clause tells use when the action of eating happens.) 2. WHEN as a relative pronoun/adverb to form a relative clause. At that very moment when she walked in, I lost all ability to speak. (Yes, "when" refers back to "moment.")

@AhmedZAli-ee1nj

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your help .

Is there any way to reduce this sentence: she was always someone that listened well... Thank you!

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

No. The simplest alternative would be to reword it using "listener" rather than "listened": She was always a good listener.

@LichaEliza

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thanks

I can't get the point of omitting the relative pronoun? any help?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

It only happens in identifying relative clauses, which we tend to say along with the main clause as one thought group. It all comes out on one breath, so it's easier to say with one less word. Our speech flows more smoothly. The relative pronoun in such a clause usually isn't a stressed content word, so it's easy to omit. Try saying this sentences without the relative pronoun: 1. He's the one (that) I told you about. 2. He is the one (who) I told you about. 3. There were a few questions (that) I couldn't answer. 4. There were a few questions (which) I couldn't answer.

Hello Mam , What I want to say : women in Jacobabad ( the hottest city) are suffering from bad health due to extreme hot weather. I formed this adjective clause with relative adverb where. Is it correct ? Clause : Jacobabad the hottest city where women works in field are badly suffering due to extreme hot weather. They suffer from premature deliveries and stillbirths.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

It's not clear what the city is being compared to. The rest of the world? Or just in the country? You actually have an appositive, a reduced clause, with "the hottest city." This creates two clauses in a row. You might reorder the clauses. The one with "where" becomes an embedded question used as a subject complement. Jacobabad, the hottest city, is where women work in fields. They are badly suffering due to extreme hot weather. I prefer this one a bit more: In Jacobabad, the hottest city, women who work in fields are badly suffering due to extreme hot weather. OR Women who work in the fields of Jacobabad, the hottest city, are badly suffering due to extreme hot weather. My preferred wording: In Jacobabad, the hottest city, women work in fields. They are badly suffering due to extreme hot weather.

1. I remembered a time when I was used to be a pro cricket player. 2. My bedroom is the place where I go to relax. 3. I am not sure there is a good reason why people do not care their parents after marriage, but I am not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Saddam. Thanks for sharing. My comments/suggestions: 1. I remember a time when I was a pro cricket player. (I might use an embedded question in that memory instead: I remember when I was a pro cricket player. The embedded question is a nouns clause, and that noun clause is the object of the verb.) 2. Correct. 3. I am not sure there is a good reason why people do not care FOR their parents after marriage, but I suppose those people have their reasons.

@shaad2841

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL when I was a pro cricketer. It shows characteristics of a player. Isn't it an adjective clause?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I remember a time when I was a pro cricket player. (head noun: a time, adjective clause: when I was...) I remember when I was a pro cricket player. (embedded question/noun clause: when I was...)

Teacher Jennifer, I'm Fong here, Actaully I want to say that the doctor examined me who was feeling unwell,but if I drop the relative pronoun "Who" ,it gives people a wrong impression or idea because they think " The doctor examined me,he is the one who was feeling unwell". I just dropped the relative pronoun "Who" to see if the sentence maked sense.

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Confusion can also result if the relative pronoun is separated too much from the head noun "the doctor." Suggestion: The doctor who examined me was feeling unwell. >> We can' drop "who" as it's the subject of the clause. Compare: The doctor (who/whom/that) I spoke to was actually sick himself!

Sorry mam but my question is that after preposition can we use relative pronoun as we usually place objective pronoun . Like these sentence . Is use of relative pronoun in independent clause correct ? These are the students .I bought tickets for them . These are the students .I bought tickets for whom. She is the girl .I buy a gift for her. She is the girl .I buy a gift for who.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

Incorrect: These are the students. I bought tickets for whom.

Hi everyone, here are my answers: 1. I remember a time when I passed the naturalization interview. 2. My bedroom is a place where I go to relax. 3. I am sure there is a good reason why people like to show off but I am not sure what it is.

@Englishwithjennifer

Ай бұрын

1. The phrase "a time when" is more general. This event in your example is very specific, so I'd suggest "the time when" or simply "when": I remember when I passed the naturalization interview. 2. Correct. 3. Correct, but insert a comma before "but." Thanks for sharing your examples. Have a wonderful weekend and keep up your studies!

Which verb will use after the "Where" Beacause after "where" it has no any subject How to decide १ This is the place where is /are not allowed to take pictures. 2। I want to visit where is/are famous. Please reply 🙂🙂

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

You need to add a subject: This is the place where no one is allowed to take photos/where photos are not allowed. I want to visit famous places. (The other wording would be awkward.)

@sammer-samm9-

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer hello mam I seen on internet in many articles they use Without subject that's why I am asking So "when,why,where " are not used without subject (related pronoun) . Please reply

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Be sure you're able to recognize a reduced adverb clause: The floor is slippery when wet. The floor is slippery when (it is) wet. Also, be sure you understand the grammar used in titles. I have a lesson on news headlines that go over the patterns. Function words are often omitted.

@sammer-samm9-

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer mam please provide link

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Look in the grammar playlist. I also have an advanced grammar playlist.