Asked by Anonymous

Why is the sentence below incorrect?

The mailman came at a time when it was impossible for me to get the mail.
Answered by Steve
While this construction is common in colloquial speech, the subordinate clause introduced by "when" is an adverb, so it can't modify the noun "time."

I think.
Answered by Writeacher
Steve is right.

If you substitute 'at which' for 'when,' the sentence will be fine.
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