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In this lesson, master conjunctions of place to connect ideas related to location using combinations like "where," "wherever," and "everywhere." Clear explanations and practice exercises to help you learn.
What Are Conjunctions of Place?
Conjunctions of place are subordinating conjunctions used to link two clauses or phrases and provide information about 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
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:
Stay where you are.
You're free to go where you please.
Wherever
Wherever is a conjunction of place that is used to introduce a subordinate clause that refers to a general or unspecified location. It means at any or every possible place. Here are some examples:
Wherever I go, I keep getting stuck in traffic.
Wherever you hide, I'll find you.
Everywhere
Everywhere as a conjunction of place is used with the same meaning as wherever. It means in all places in general. Check out a few examples:
He leaves messes everywhere he goes.
Everywhere I visit, I discover something new.
Punctuation Rules
Review
Conjunctions of place are subordinating conjunctions that are used to add information about the location of an action or event. They include:
where
wherever
everywhere
Quiz:
Which sentence uses "where" correctly as a conjunction of place?
I found my keys where I left them on the kitchen counter.
She smiled where she saw the surprise party.
Where it rains heavily, floods often occur.
He was tired where he finished the marathon.
Sort the words to form a correct sentence.
Match the sentence to the conjunction's function.
Fill each sentence with the correct conjunction of place. (One option is used twice.)
Set the package down
I can see it clearly.
Sleep
you feel safest.
Stay
you are.
the artist performed, fans cheered.
Which sentence uses "everywhere" incorrectly as a conjunction?
Dust collected everywhere the old books were stored.
Everywhere she volunteers, communities flourish.
Place the documents everywhere on the desk.
Flowers bloomed everywhere the rain had fallen.
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