ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

Adverbial clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb

(adverb) and provides information about verb (verb), adjective
(adjective), or adverb which is in the independent clause with its
capacity to answer questions such as: how, when , where, and why.
The adverbial clause starts with a word called conjunction subordinate
(like: when, after, because and though) that connects it to the
independent clause. The combined adverbial clause and independent
clause is called complex sentense.
Various adverbial clauses include:
 adverbial clause of time 
 adverbial clause of place 
 adverbial clause of cause/reason/result 
 adverbial clause purpose 
 adverbial clause of condition 
 adverbial clause of contrast/consession 
 adverbial clause of manner 

FORMULA ADVERBIAL CLAUSE:

 Adverbial Clause

Subordinate Conjunction + S + V +/- …

 Complex Sentence

Independent Clause (S + V +/- …) + Adverbial Clause

 Adverbial Clause Position

The adverbial clause can be at the beginning of a sentence, then

followed by an independent clause. Conversely, an independent
clause can be at the beginning of a sentence, then followed by an
adverbial clause. If it is at the beginning, at the end of this clause is a
comma punctuation.

AT THE Because I have nothing to say, I can’t start a conversation.

BEGINNING

AT THE END
I can’t start a conversation because I have nothing to say.

Functions and Examples of Adverbial Clause Sentences

Functions Examples of Adverbial Clause Sentences

You were sleeping when she arrived.

Information:
provide information
 verb = were sleeping
about verbs
 subordinate conjunction = when

Her face looks fresh because she always eats well, sleeps

enough, and exercises.
Information:
Provide information
about adjective  adjective = fresh
 subordinate conjunction = because

Provide information He drove fast in order that he could arrive on time.

about adverb
 Information:
 adverb = fast
 subordinate conjunction = in order that

Types and Examples of Adverbial Clause Sentences

1. Time
The adverbial clause of time is the subordinate clause that answers the
question when (when).

Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Clause of Time:

 after 
 as 
 as soon as 
 before 
 once 
 since 
 until/till 
 when 
 whenever 
 while 

I’m going to give her this present after our surprise party on tuesday.

I was studying in the library when someone greeted me.

2. Place
The adverbial clause of place answers a question that starts with
where the question is (where).
 Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Clause of Place:

 where 
 wherever 

I take it with me wherever I go.

3. Contrast
Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Clause of Contrast Sentences:

 although, even though, though 

 whereas 
 while
  even if 

He did nothing although he was fired and didn’t receive his final paycheck.

Though I’m annoyed, I try to keep calm.

 4. Cause/Reason/Result

Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Clause of Cause / Reason / Result:

cause/reason
 as  result
 because 
 since   so 

Because she had free time during last holiday, she rearranged her house.

She had free time during last holiday so she rearranged her house.

5. Purpose
The adverbial clause of purpose is used to talk about goals or ideals where so
and so is a commonly used conjunction subordinate.
Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Clause of Purpose:
 in order that
 in the hope that
 so
 so that
 so as

I’ll tell you the best route so that you arrive on time.

6. Condition
Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Sentence Clause of Condition:
 as long as 
 if 
 only if 
 otherwise 
 or else 
 provided /providing (that) 
 supposing 
 unless 

She’ll come to my party only if you accompany her.

As long as you don’t break the law, you will be fine.

I can’t help you unless you tell me what’s going on.

7. Manner (How to)

The adverbial clause of manner answers the question how.

Examples of Conjunction and Adverbial Sentences Clause of Manner:

 as if 
 as though 
 how 
 the way 

You can live your life how you want.

ADVERBIAL PHRASE
An adverb (ial) phrase is a group of words consisting of adverb with
qualifier (too, very, so, enough, etc) or groups of words such as:
prepositional phrase or infinitive phrase that functions like adverb.
Example
• Single adverb: yesterday, quickly, there
• Adverb phrase: to go to school, very quickly, at home
Like adverbs (adverbs), an adverbial phrase can also explain verbs,
adjectives, and other adverbs and can also occupy various positions in a
sentence.
Therefore, it might be a little confusing to detect an adverb phrase
compared to its single form in a sentence.
Adverb phrase type
There are various adverbs. Some of the most important are five,
namely: adverbs of time (time), manner (place), place (place),
frequency (frequency), and purpose (destination). Because acting as an
adverb.
The adverb phrase can occupy these positions. The types and examples
of adverbial phrases based on their formers are as follows:
 
 Adverb with Qualifier
Adverb phrase which is a combination of adverbs with qualifiers that
can occupy the adverb of manner function. Examples are as follows.
 ADVERB OF
QUALIFIER
MANNER SAMPLE SAYS ADVERB PHRASE

slowly extremely Angga drives extremely slowly.

Every waitress should clean tables quickly

quickly enough enough.

 Prepositional Phrase
A prepositional phrase can replace the five most important adverbs
above. Some examples of adverbial phrases from the prepositional
phrase are as follows.
SAMPLE SAYS ADVERBIAL
ADVERB ADVERBIAL PHRASE
PHRASE

since yesterday, during the They couldn’t do anything during

time
storm, before noon the storm.

The customer always pays the bill

manner with his debit card, by bus
with his debit card.

at home, in the classroom,

place I’m on a flight to Bandung.
to Bandung

frequenc Old people may need to see a

every year
y doctor every year.

purpose for you I bought this pancong cake for

 you.

 Infinitive Phrase
Most adverbial phrases formed from the infinitive form are used to
occupy the role of adverbs of purpose. Some examples of adverbial
phrases from infinitive forms are as follows
ADVERB PHRASE SAMPLE SAYS ADVERBIAL PHRASE

to gain his muscle He does physical exercises regularly to gain his

mass muscle mass.

to get the access To get the accesss, you must register first.

Adverbs phrase function

Adverbs phrase functions as a modifier or modifies verbs, adjectives,

nouns, other adverbs and all phrases or sentences.

Modifying a verb (sit) modifies the verb

• Sit quietly!
Modifying an adjective (quiet) modifying adjectives
• Claire was rather quiet.
Modifying another adverb (slowly) modifying another adverb
That week seemed to go by incredibly slowly.
Modifying a no phrase (a lot of courage) modifies the noun phrase
 Sit quietly!
Modifying an adjective (quiet)
 Claire was rather quiet.
Modifying another adverb (slowly)
 That week seemed to go by incredibly slowly.
Modifying a no phrase (a lot of courage) modifies the noun phrase
 It takes quite a lot of courage to jump from a plane.
Modifying the whole clause (I'm going for a run)
 I'm going for a run so I don't want to eat anything now
Modifying the whole sentence (I don't like the plans).
 Personally, I don't like the plans.

Sentence Example Adverbs phrase

The following are examples of adverb sentences (shown as
underlined) in various places in the sentence:

 Bob nodded as if he understood. 

 Meet me at the mall. 
 Without thinking, he turned down the road. 
 They must kiss before sunset. Mereka
 She went online for more information. 
 In the forest many creatures snarl and growl
  I will never do that, not in a million years. 
 Dad spoke softly to calm her fears. 
 They have a house by the ocean. 
 She slammed the door in a huff.