where定语从句和状语从句的区别
Where如果是定语从句,前面必定有一个名词。
如果是状语从句,前面必定有一个完整的句子。
例:Three apartment buildings have been constructed where there used to be a warehouse. (√)
大意:在以前有个仓库的地方盖了三栋公寓楼。
例:Three apartment buildings have been constructed in this area, where there used to be a warehouse. (√)
大意:这个地区建了三栋公寓楼,那里以前是一个仓库。
解析:第一句话是个状语从句,修饰前面整句话,where前面没有名词。
第二句话是个定语从句,修饰area
不难发现,不管定语从句还是状语从句,where后面的句子是独立完整的。
你可以在where前面加一个in the place (places),这样你就大概明白其中的意思了。
譬如说,在雅思地图题里,我们有可能会写到地图的变化,就有可能用到地点状语从句。
例:A café and a supermarket have been added where there was a parking area. (√)
大意:在以前停车的地方,一个新的咖啡店和一个超市建起来了。
这句话可以近似看成下面一个定语从句
例:A café and a supermarket have been added (in the place) where there was a parking area. (√)