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ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

Adverbial clause is a clause that describes the main sentence. Clause is called the adverbial clause. An adverbial clause (adverb clause) is a word or expression in the sentence that functions as an adverb that is, it tells you something about how the action in the verb was done. Clause explains the first sentence stem is preceded by the conjunction specific. An adverbial clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb. In other words, it contains a subject (explicit or implied) and a predicate, and it modifies a verb.

A dependent clause used as an adverb within a sentence to indicate time, place, condition, contrast, concession, reason, purpose, or result. Also known as adverbial clause.

1.      Clause of Time (when, before, after, since, while, as, as long as, until, til)

è These clauses are used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event.

Exmp :

·         While he was walking home, he saw an accident.

·         By the time I arrive, Banu will have left.

·         You may begin when (ever) you are ready.

2.      Clause of Place (where, wherever, anywhere, everywhere)

è These clauses are used to talk about the location or position of something.

Exmp :

·         They sat down Wherever They Could find empty seats

·         Where there is poverty, there we find Discontent and Unrest.

3.      Clause of Concession (although, though, while)

è These clauses are used to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising.

Exmp :

·         Jellyta wanted to stop, while I wanted to go on.

·         Although it is late, we'll stay a little longer.

4.      Clause of Manner (as, like, the way)

è These clauses are used to talk about someone's behaviour or the way something is done.

Exmp :

·         He did as I told him.

·         They may beat us again, like They did in 1978.

5.      Clause of Purpose and Result (so.. that)

è These clauses are used to indicate the purpose of an action and result of something.

Exmp :

·         She bought a book so (that) Could she learn English

6.      Clause of Cause and Effect (because, since, as)

è These clauses are used to indicate the reason for something.

Exmp :

·         Because he was sleepy, he went to bed.

·         Since he's not interested in classical music, he Decided not to go to the concert.

7.      Clause of Condition (if, even if, unless)

è These clauses are used to talk about a possible or counterfactual situation and its consequences.

Exmp:

·         If I see him, I will invite him to the party tomorrow.

·         She would forgive her husband everything, if only he would come back to her.

8.      Purpose Clauses (in order to, so that, in order that)

è These clauses are used to indicate the purpose of an action.

Exmp :

·         They went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats.

·         She bought a book so (that) Could she learn English

references

http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/qdvclterm.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverbial_clause

http://arum-pertiwi.blogspot.com/2011/03/adverbial-clause.html