ADVERBIAL CLAUSE What is adverbial clause An adverbial
ADVERBIAL CLAUSE
What is adverbial clause? An adverbial clause is a dependent clause introduced by an adverbial subordinator. It is used to modify the verb of the independent clause and tells when (time), where (place), why (reason), for what purpose, how long, or how far. It is-also used to show contrast: concession (unexpected result) and direct opposition. An adverbial clause can come either before or after an independent clause. If it comes before an independent clause, a comma is placed after it. And if the adverbial clause comes after the independent clause, no comma is necessary
Examples: Ø Everywhere I shop , I use my credit cards. Adverbial Clause Independent Clause Ø Arun jogs on the beach as often as he can Independent Clause Adverbial Clause
Types of Adverbial Clause There are several different kinds of adverbial clauses. Time Clause Place Clause Manner Clause Distance Clause Frequency Clause Reason Clause Result Clause Purpose Clause Concession Clause Contrast Clause
Time Clause are used to say when something happened. Time clause are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like after, as soon as, before, since, until, when, and while. Examples: ØPeter will telephone you as soon as he returns. Ø Before we cook pies, we wash our hands.
Place Clause Place clause states where something happens, talk about the location or position of something or someone. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like where, anywhere, everywhere and wherever. Examples: Ø Nobody knows where he has been to. Ø Anywhere that is handy, I usually stop for lunch.
Manner, Distance, Frequency Clause The subordinators conjuction of this clauses are as + adverb + as, as if, as though. • Adverbial clauses of manner answer the question "How? " • Adverbial clauses of distance answer the question "How far? “ • Adverbial clauses of frequency answer the question "How often? " Examples: Ø Good students come to class on time as the teacher tells them to. (Manner) Ø Arun jogs on the beach as far as he can. (Distance) Ø We go to Cinema as often as we can. (Frequency)
Reason Clause Reason clause offers a reason for the main idea. Reason clause are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like because, as, since. Examples: ØI hate my teacher since he gives me too much homework. ØHe thinks he can get anything because he is rich
Result Clause This clause are used to indicate the result of something. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like so that, so…. that, such…that. Examples: Ø The library is such a big place that I couldn’t find the book I needed. ØThe house was so big that we decided to sell it.
Purpose Clause Purpose clause are used to indicate the purpose of an action, that is they explain why someone does something. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like so that, in order that Examples: ØHe spoke loudly in order that everybody would hear him. ØSpeak clearly so that we can hear you.
Concession Clause Adverbial clauses of concession are used to express ideas or actions that are not expected. Adverbial clauses of concession are introduced by the subordinators although, even though, and though. Concession is also called as Unexpected Result. Examples: Ø Even though I am a politician, I still don’t enjoy speaking in public ØAlthough I studied last night, I failed the test. Ø Even though she is very old, she runs fast.
Contrast Clause In this type show one thing differs from another. the subordinating conjunctions like while and whereas Examples: ØSan Francisco is very cool during the summer, whereas San Juan is extremely hoy ØWhile San Juan is extremely hot during the summer, San Francisco is very cool
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