Where and when can introduce adjective clauses. Where is used to describe the location of the noun. When is
used to describe the time of the noun. In this case when and where are called relative adverbs. Prepositions are not
necessary when where or when are used.
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The city is now famous.
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I grew up in the city.
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The city where I grew up is now famous.
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She would never forget the day when Sam arrived.
Whose can be used to show possession in adjective clauses. It’s usually used for people. But it can also be used
for objects.
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The chairman, whose committee was so successful last term, was reelected for another term.
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The table whose leg is broken can’t be fixed.
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Instead of whose + noun, noun + of + which can be used only for objects. Besides, it should be separated from
the rest of sentence with the help of commas.
