ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

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Adverbial Clause

What is an Adverbial Clause?

• A dependent clause used as an adverb within a sentence to indicate time, place, condition, contrast(or concession) etc

• An adverb clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (such as, if, when, because, or although) and includes a subject and a predicate.

• Adverbial clause describes or adds to the meaning of a verb(verb modifier), an adjective and another adverb.

The Classified of Adverbial Clause

An adverbial clause usually classified based on the meaning of their conjunction. There are seven type of adverbial clause.

• 1. Clause of Time• 2. Clause of Place• 3. Clause of Contrast (or concession)• 4. Clause of Manner• 5. Clause of Purpose and Result• 6. Clause of Cause and Effect• 7. Clause Of Condition

Clause Of Time

These clauses are used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event. These clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions when, whenever, while, as, before, after, till, until, since , as soon as, by the time, no sooner – than, etc

Example :• Shut the door before you go out.• While she was walking home, she met her old friend.• By the time I arrive, Citra will have left.• No sooner had she entered than he gave an order.• I will stay with you until your mother comes home.

Clause Of Place

These clauses are used to talk about the location or position of something. This clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions where, nowhere, anywhere, whenever etc

Example :They sat down whenever they could find empty seats.The guard stood where he was positioned.Where there is a will, there is the way..He travels wherever he likes.

Clause of Contrast (or Concession)

These clauses are used to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising. This clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time etc

Example :

Clause of MannerThese clauses are used to talk about someone's

behaviour or the way something is done. This clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions as, how, like,in that, as though, as if etc

Example :• Please do as I have told you.• You may finish it how you like.• That dog is walking around like he owns the place.• He cries as if he were mad.• He speaks as though he were the boss.

Clause of Purpose and Result

These clauses are used to indicate the purpose and the result of an action. Usually indicated by subordinate conjunctions (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case etc

Example :• They went to the move early (in order) to find the best

seats.• He is saving his money so that he may take a long

vacation.• I am working night and day in the hope that I can finish

this book soon.

Clause of Cause and Effect

These clauses are use to indicate relationships between cause and effect. There some example about how to make adverbial clause of cause and effect.

• Use formula (So + adj/adv + that)and (such + a + noun + that)It was so cold yesterday that I didn’t want to swim.It was such an interesting book that he couldn’t put it down.

• Use a preposition ( because of, due to, due to the fact that) Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.• Use a conjunction ( because, since, that, as, as long as,

inasmuch as) Inasmuch as the two government leaders could not reach an

agreement, the possibilities for peace are still remote.

•  Use transition words like therefore, consequentlyEdi failed the test because he didn’t study.Edy didn’t study. Therefore, he failed the test.

Clause of Condition

These clauses are used to talk about a possible or counterfactual situation and its consequences, usually use conjunctions like if, even if, unless, in the even that (or in even that), in case, provided (that), on condition that, if only, suppose (that) etc.

Example :• She would forgive her boyfriend, if only he would

come back to her.• Unless you run fast, you will miss the train.

Modifying Phrase

• Some adverb clauses may be changed to modifying phrases. The way is the same changing adjective clause:

• Omit the subject and the be form of the verb of the dependant clause.

• If there is no be form of a verb, omit the subject and change the verb to –ing.

• adverb clause can’t be changed to a modifying clause because the two clauses have different subjects

Example :Adverb clause : Before I left for work, I ate breakfast.Modifying phrase : before leaving for work, I ate breakfast.Adverb clause :While Frank was reading, he felt very upset.Modifying phrase : While reading, Frank felt very upset.

Questions >1. It was…….easy exam that they could pass it.a. so b. too c. such d.much2. Dirham can deteriorate a steel pipe to such an extent that

it will snap easily…….it were a twig.b. If b. unless c. as though d.

although3.

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December, 2011

Chemistry Engeenering

English Hand Book

Adverbial Clause