Conjunctions of Place
The conjunction of place is a kind of subordinating conjunction talking about the whereabouts of something. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
What Are Conjunctions of Place?
Conjunctions of place are subordinating conjunctions used to link two or more clauses or phrases that refer to a location or position. They help to show the whereabouts of something and the spatial relationship between different elements in a sentence.
Common Conjunctions of Place
There are a few conjunctions of place in English:
- where
- wherever
- everywhere
Where
Where as a conjunction is used to introduce a subordinate clause that identifies a specific location or situation. It indicates 'at the place that' or 'at the situation in which'. Here are some examples:
They studied
You're free to go
Wherever
Wherever is a conjunction of place that is used to introduce a subordinate clause that refers to any location or everywhere. Here are the examples:
Hide it
Everywhere
Everywhere as a conjunction of place is used with the same meaning as wherever. Check out a few examples:
You're free to go
Punctuation Rules
Conjunctions of place are subordinating conjunctions and can be used to connect two clauses. They can be used at the beginning of a sentence with a comma between the clauses, or they can be used between two clauses with no commas.
You can get married
Review
Conjunctions of place are subordinating conjunctions that are used to refer to a place. Here are conjunctions of place:
- where
- wherever
- everywhere