1. We will always wait for you right here on this island where Koreans have lived for a long time.
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What is the antecedent of the where clause?
a. this island
b. right here on this island
c. right here
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What is the relationship between 'right here' and 'on this island? Are both in apposition? Or are both adverbial phrases and not in apposition?
"where" is referring to a place, so it has to be "this island"
"right here" and "on this island" are adverbial phrases, not appositives. You can remove either one and the sentence will still make sense.
To determine the antecedent of the where clause, we should identify the noun or pronoun that the where clause is providing information about.
In this sentence, the where clause "where Koreans have lived for a long time" is providing information about the location of the waiting, suggesting that the antecedent is the place being referred to. Looking at the options provided:
a. "This island" is the most probable antecedent for the where clause, as it accurately represents the location being described.
b. "Right here on this island" is a phrase that includes additional information about the specific location on the island. While it adds clarity to the context, it is not the direct antecedent of the where clause.
c. "Right here" is an adverbial phrase that emphasizes the immediacy or proximity but does not provide the necessary information to be the antecedent of the where clause.
Therefore, the antecedent of the where clause is most likely "this island."
As for the relationship between "right here" and "on this island," they are not in apposition. Instead, both phrases are used together to provide more specific information about the location on the island where Koreans have lived for a long time. They function as adverbial phrases, modifying the action of waiting. The phrase "right here" emphasizes the immediacy or proximity, and the phrase "on this island" indicates the specific location.