ADVERB CLAUSE

Definition

Position of adverb
Kinds of adverb
clauses
Functions of adverb

Examples
 DEFINITION
To combine two sentences by using conjuction based on their
meaning in the sentences/ subordinated clause as the adverb
Anadverbial clauseis adependentclausethat functions as
anadverb; that is, the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or
another adverb. As with all clauses, it contains
asubjectandpredicate, although the subject as well as the
(predicate) verb may sometimes be omitted and implied (see below).
An adverbial clause is commonly, but not always, fronted by
asubordinate conjunctionsometimes called a trigger word.

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 POSITION OF ADVERB
CLAUSES

# Initial Position
Conj + Sbj + Verb, Sbj + Verb
Conj + Sbj + Verb, Verb
Eg:
After I finished my work, I will come to your house.
Before you go, come to my office.

# Midlle Position
Sbj, Conj + Sbj + Verb, Verb
Eg:
War, when it is happened for a long time, can destroy the moral of a country

# Final Position
Sbj + Verb + Conj +Sbj + Verb
Eg:
Justin didnt come to your party because he was very busy
Ratna wants to stop, whereas I want to continue

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 KINDS OF ADVERB
CLAUSES
1. Adverb clause of Time
Conj : after, when, as, by the the time, till, as long as, before, while, since,
the last time.
Eg:
Shut the door before you go out.
while he was walking home, he saw an accident

2. Adverb clause of place

Conj :where, anywhere, nowhere, whenever
Eg:
I accompany you whenever you go
Where there is a will, there is a way

3. Adverb clause of concession

Conj: althought, eventhough, even if, despite, though, whereas, in spite of,
as the time.
Eg:
Although he is late, he didnt say sorry
She is very friendly, even if she is a rich student
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4. Adverb clause of manner
Conj: as, as if, how, like, as though.
Eg:
He did as I told him
She acts as if she were an artist

5. Adverb clause of purpose or result

Conj : so, so that, in order to, so as to,that, in order that, in case.
Eg:
they worked hard in order to be succesful
I will go now lest I be late

6. Adverb clause of cause or effect

Conj: because, cause, as mean as long as now that as, since, in as much as.
Eg:
It was so cold yesterday that I didnt want to swim
Due to the cold weather, we stayed at home.

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7. Adverb clause of condition
Conj: if, even if, unless, in even that, if only, suppose, in case, on
condition that.
Eg:
If I see him, I will invite him to the helloween party tomorrow night
I shall not come to the party unless you come

8. adverb clause of comparison

conj:as...as, than, as
Eg:
Johan can speak Englishas fluently as his teacher.
She is a better cookthan I.

9. adverb clause of purpose

conj:in order to, so that, in order that
Eg :
They had to take some of his landso that they could extend the
chuchyard.

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 FUNCTIONS OF ADVERBS

Since adverb clauses function as adverbs, lets look at the

functions of adverbs:

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

They tell why, when, where, how, how much, and how often an action
occurs.
They can begin a sentence that is a question, and give more
information.
Here are some examples according to what the adverb is modifying:
Verbs: We eat pizza weekly. She watched the wild animal carefully.
Adjectives: That is a very nice person. The dog is extremely
hyperactive.
Adverbs: She sings quite beautifully. My dog is almost always starving.

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 EXERCISES
Combine the following individual sentences into single sentences!

1. Mary wrote the article. The article indicated that she is a feminist.
2. I know the woman. Her house has a swimming pool.
3. The man is called Rama. He proposed to me.
4. My neighbour is handsome. I say hello to him every morning.
5. Sandra likes the novel. I wrote it.
6. The maid has gone home. Father spoke to her yesterday.
7. You saw cars yesterday. The cars were Jacks.
8. Hanna is ballet dancer. I told you about her.
9. The monkey is three years old. Its legs are broken
10. Faiz bought the camera. The camera has three lenses.

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