An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
An adverb modifies as how?, in what way?, when?, where?, and to what extent?.
There are many words that serve as adverbs.
Examples:
We often walk in the park. (the adverb often modifies the verb 'walk')
We very often walk in the park. (the adverb very modifies the adverb 'often')
We often walk in a very beautiful park. (the adverb very modifies the adjective 'beautiful')
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
An interrogative pronoun is a word that introduces a question, a word that usually takes the place of the noun that is the answer to the question.
The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, what, which.
Example: Who is your new supervisor? They assigned me to Mr. Lincoln.
For more information on adverbs and interrogative pronouns, see the links below.
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide information like how, where, or when something occurs (e.g. quickly, there, now). Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions and include words like who, whom, whose, which, and what. Adverbs are used to describe actions, while interrogative pronouns are used to inquire about specific information.
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about nouns (e.g. who, whom, whose). Interrogative adjectives modify nouns in questions (e.g. which, what). Interrogative adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs in questions (e.g. how, where, when).
The word 'when' is an adverb or a conjunction (not a pronoun).The adverb 'when' modifies a verb when it introduces a question. (the word 'when' is a conjunction in this sentence)EXAMPLE: When will Hugo arrive? (Hugo will arrive when?)The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, what, which, whose.
In Latin, the interrogative adverb "where" is expressed as "ubi," and the relative adverb "when" is expressed as "quando."
Seldom is an adverb that means not often or rarely. It is used to describe the frequency of an action or event. It is not an intensifier, interrogative, or a noun.
No, the word "each" is not an interrogative pronoun. It is a determiner or a pronoun used to refer to every one of two or more people or things. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions, such as who, what, which, or how.
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about nouns (e.g. who, whom, whose). Interrogative adjectives modify nouns in questions (e.g. which, what). Interrogative adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs in questions (e.g. how, where, when).
The word 'when' is an adverb or a conjunction (not a pronoun).The adverb 'when' modifies a verb when it introduces a question. (the word 'when' is a conjunction in this sentence)EXAMPLE: When will Hugo arrive? (Hugo will arrive when?)The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, what, which, whose.
The word 'why' is considered an adverb, which can introduce a question (interrogative) or an adverbial phrase. For example:Why did he go? (the adverb 'why' modifies the verb 'did go')He told me why he went. (the adverb 'why' introduces the adverbial clause that modifies the verb 'told')The interrogative and relative pronouns take the place of a noun antecedent. For example:Who gave you the flowers? (the pronoun 'who' takes the place of the noun that is the answer to the question)My sister who has a garden gave me the flowers. (the pronoun 'who' introduces a relative clause that refers to the noun antecedent 'sister')
"When" is not a pronoun. pronouns are used to substitute for nouns. "When" is an adverb and, depending on the context, it may be an interrogative adverb (e.g. When are you going to be here?") or a relative adverb (e.g. I'll be there sometime in the afternoon.) It can also be a conjunction (e.g. Give me a call when you arrive at the station.) It is never a pronoun.
"Why" can be called an "interrogative adverb".
Interrogative/relative adverb, pronoun
"When" can function as a subordinating conjunction, adverb, or a relative pronoun in a sentence, depending on its use.
"Why" is an interrogative or relative adverb. Originally, it was the instrumental case of the interrogative or relative pronoun "what."
1. Adverb Of Time2. Adverb Of Place3. Adverb Of Manner4. Adverb Of Degree of Quantity5. Adverb Of Frequency6. Interrogative Adverb7. Relative Adverb
No, the word 'when' is an adverb and a conjunction.The adverb 'when' introduces a question or an adverbial clause that modifies a verb. Examples:When is the meeting scheduled? (scheduled when)When we finish we can go to the mall. (can go when)The conjunction 'when' joins two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. Example:The country must have seemed immense when the pioneers headed west.The pronouns that introduce a question or a clause are the interrogative and relative pronouns.The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, what.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. Examples:What is your favorite flavor? (flavor = what)The car that hit me was not insured. (car = that hit me)
The demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) are pronouns when used in place of a noun: This is my favorite but I also like that.The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when used to describe a noun; this apple, that room, these books, those boys.The demonstrative pronouns this and that are adverbs when used to modify a verb or an adjective; It came this close. or We can't go that far.The interrogative pronouns whose, what and which are pronouns when taking the place of a noun: Whose is the blue car? What is the movie? or Which do you like best?The interrogative pronouns whose, what and which are adjectives when used to describe a noun; Whose book is this?, What kind do you like? or Which sports do you play?The interrogative pronoun what is an adverb when used to modify a verb or an adjective; I saw what happened. or What little free time I have is used to study.The interrogative pronoun what is also an interjection: What! You forgot!The interrogative pronouns whose and which are also relative pronouns.There are many indefinite pronouns, most of which also serve other functions. Some examples are:Pronoun: Your biscuits are so good, I'll have another.Adjective: If you're busy, we can go another day.Pronoun: Each comes with a matching scarf.Adjective: Each student will need a signed permission slip.Adverb: The cakes are six dollars each.Pronoun: Would you like coffee or tea? I have both.Adjective: Both boys worked on the project.Conjunction: She is both beautiful and talented.Pronoun: We sent out a number of inquiries, but none have responded yet.Adverb: I borrowed it without asking and she was none too pleased.
"He", "she", "her", and "him" are pronouns used to refer to people or things. They help to replace nouns in a sentence to avoid repetition. They are used to clarify the gender or role of the person or thing being referred to.