Adverb Clause

What is an Adverb?
Is words which are used to modify verbs, adjectives or
adverbs are usually referred to asadverbs.
Examples :
He can run fast.
(tells: how he can run)
She really likes soccer.
(tells: to what extent, she likes)

What is a clause?
It is a group of words containing a subject and its verb. A
clause forms a sentence or part of a sentence and often
functions as a noun, adjective or adverb.
Example:
"It was latewhen he arrived "

So, What is an
Adverb Clause??

Adverb Clause is.

A group of words which contains a subject and a finite verb (the

main verb in a sentence) that describes a verb, an adjective and
another adverb.

Unlike an adverb or an adverb phrase,

an adverb clause has a subject and a
verb
ADVERB:
They will leave soon.
ADVERB PHRASE:
They will leave (in a few minutes).
ADVERB CLAUSE:
They will leave when they are ready.

Adverb Clauses can also be found nearly anywhere in the sentence

beginning, middle or end

EXAMPLES:

You may sit wherever you wish.

(modifies the verb sit and tells where)

When spring sets in, many students go crazy.

(modifies the verb go and tells when)

Rachel and Sloane look as though they have some exciting news for us.
(modifies the verb look, telling how R. and S. look)

COMMA RULES
When an adverb clause begins a
sentence, it is followed by a comma.

Subordinating Conjunctions
An adverb clause is introduced by a
subordinating conjunctiona word that
shows the relationship between the
adverb clause and the word or words that
the clause modifies.

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

after

as though

although
as
as if

because so that

before than
how

as long as
as soon as

since when

though
if

whenever

where
wherever

unless whether

in order that

untilwhile

Note:
The words after, as, before, since, and until are also commonly
used as prepositions.

Example:
PREPOSITION:
(After lunch) well finish building the rocket.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION:
After you wash the dishes, you can make the bed.

Adverb Clause can be divided into:

1. Concession
2. Time
3. Reason
4. Contrast

5.

Result

6.

Purpose

7.

Place

8.

Manner

Adverb Clause of Concession

These clauses are introduced by though, although, even though, no
matter how , no matter what and as, etc.
Examples :
Although he is small, he is very strong.
No matter how smart they are, they are required to do the revision.
The girl was still dead no matter what the doctor did

Adverb Clause of Time

These clauses are introduced by when, when, whenever,
while, as, before, after, till, until, since and as soon as.
Examples:
When he arrives, he will tell us the truth.
Mary was dancing while John was singing.
The train left as we arrived.

Adverb Clause of Reason

These clauses are introduced by because, since, for and as, etc.
Examples:
I was late because I could not catch the bus.
Since I was late, I took a taxi.
The manager dismissed Mary, for she was very lazy.
As the weather was bad, we cancelled the picnic.

Adverb Clause of Contrast

These clauses are introduced by whereas and while
Examples :
We took the train whereas Pete drove.

While Tom is a good math student, Pam does well in English.

Adverb Clause of Result

These clauses are always linked with so that, so + adj. / adv.
+ that and such + a + noun + that, etc.
Examples :
Tom was so weak that he could not run.
It was such a strange story that no one believed it.

Adverb Clause of Purpose

These clauses are always linked with so that, in order that, for fear that,
in case, etc.
Examples:
He arrived earlier, so that he would not be late.
They brought a lot of food for fear that they would be hungry during the
trip.
She brought the credit card in case she did not have enough cash.

Adverb Clause of Place

These clauses are introduced by where and wherever.
Examples :
Nobody knows where he has been to.
He travels wherever he likes.

Adverb Clause of Manner

These clauses are introduced by as, as if and as
though.
Examples :
Please do as I have told you.
He cries as if he were mad.
He speaks as though he were the boss.
The subjunctive is used after as if and as though.

Exersice
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