ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

Adverbial Clause

Adverbial clause is a clause that functions as an adverb adverbial clause begins with the subordinating conjunctions which pertained conjunctions .

The type of adverb clauses :

1. Clause of Time

Is a clause which states the times adverb such as after, before, no so, while.

Example :
• While he was walking home, he saw an accident.
• By the time I arrive, Alex will have left.


2. Clause of Place

Is a clause which states the place adverb such us where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever.

Example :
• The guard stood where he was positioned
• Where there is poverty, there we find discontent and unrest.


3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)

Adverb is a clause stating opposition, such us although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time.

Example :
• Mary wanted to stop, whereas I wanted to go on.
• He is very friendly, even if he is a clever student.


4. Clause of Manner

Adverb is a clause stating how, such us how, like, in that.

Example :
• You may finish it how you like.
• They may beat us again, like they did in 1978
.

5. Clause of Purpose and Result

Adverb is a clause which states the effect, such us (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case.

Example :
• They went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats.
• He is saving his money so that he may take a long vacation.


6. Clause of Cause and Effect

Adverb is a clause which states the effect.

Example :
• The soup tastes so good that everyone will ask for more.
• The student had behaved so badly that he was dismissed from the class.