Relative clauses of time can be used with past, present and future tenses.
For example:
December 26 is the day when they got married. (Past tense)
December 25 is the day when people celebrate Christmas. (Present tense)
July 17 is the day when she will graduate. (Future tense)
3 different sentences.
3 different tenses.
Did all of you understand this conversation?
Which words did you find difficult?
Shrine 圣殿 / 圣陵
Reception 招待会
Wedding reception 婚宴
Ceremony 仪式
Marriage / Wedding Ceremony 婚礼
Bride 新娘
Groom 新郎
Any other words that you find difficult?
Wedding day is the day when a wedding happens.
The day people get married is called the wedding day.
结婚日
Even if you get married in the morning or at night, the whole day is still called the Wedding Day
We usually only say Wedding Day
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Wedding
Those pictures
Shrine
Were there a lot of people there?
Usually
Japan
Speeches
Guests
Bride
The guests get presents?
Wedding
Those pictures
Shrine
Were there a lot of people there?
Remember, for Yes / No questions, the tone at the end of the sentence should go UP
Usually
Japan
Speeches
Guests
Gues 词
Bride
The guests get presents?
The guests get presents.
The guests get presents?
Do all of you understand why it is important to have these tones?
If we don't use the tone, people might not understand that we are asking them a question.
Always pay attention to where a native speaker puts the emphasis in a word or sentence.
Also pay attention to the tones in the sentences.
The GUESTS get presents.
(Here we are emphasising WHO gets the presents)
The guests get PRESENTS.
(Here were are emphasising what the guests get)
Take care everyone!
Keep up the good work!