ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

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Siska, S.S.,M.Pd
 ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

Adverbial clause is used to modify a verb, an adjective,

an adverb. Since the adverbial clause is a dependent
clause, it cannot stand alone. It must be combined with
an independent clause to form a complex sentence. The
adverbial clause can come either before or after an
independent clause. If it comes at the beginning of the
sentence, a comma is placed after it.
Adverbial Clause of Time - An adverb of time states when
something happens or how often.
 Example Adverb Clause of time

I always take a bath before I go to bed.

S V ADVERB CLAUSE
OF TIME
Will you wait here until I am ready?

ADVERB CLAUSE
S V OF TIME
An adverb of reason offers a reason for the main idea or the
main clause
Example adverb clause of reason

S V
Everyone should see that film as it is
very famous ADVERB CLAUSE
OF REASON

ADVERB CLAUSE

S V OF REASON
We like horror films because we enjoy being scared a little
Adverbial clause of Concession - An adverb of concession offers a statement
which contrasts with
the main idea.

S V
Though I am poor, I am honest.
ADVERB CLAUSE
OF CONCESSION

S V
The men managed to survive even
though they were three days without
water. ADVERB CLAUSE
OF CONCESSION
 Example
Contrast: V
Though I studied all night, I failed the exam this morning
ADVERB CLAUSE S
OF CONTRAST
S
No matter how smart they are, they are required to do the revision
V
ADVERB CLAUSE
OF CONTRAST
 Adverbial clause of result
Clause as a result from what had been acted to the main subject
•So…..that
•Such…….that
Example:
She speaks so low that she is not heard
They fought so bravely that the enemy fled.
It was such easy exam that they could pass it.
He is such a good man that all respect him.
 Adverbial clause of Purpose
The clause tells us the purpose of the action the verb states
•That
•So that
•In order that
•Least
Example:
 We eat that we may live.
 He works hard so that he will become a millionaire.
 Put on your warm clothes lest you should catch a chill.
 Schools were closed early in order that students might
reach home before the thunderstorm.
 Adverb clause of manner
An adverb of manner states how something is done.

•As
•As if
•As though
•Like
•The way
Example:
Please do as I have told you
He cries as if he were mad
He speaks as though he were the boss
He acts like it is a joke.
You talk at me the way a teacher talks to a
naughty student
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