Adverbial Clause PPT - 024218

Adverbial Clause
 adverbial clause is a group of words that function as an adverb

in a sentence.
Just as an adverb modify verbs, adjectives or other adverb in a
main clause.
Adverb clauses are dependent clauses that answer the
questions why, where, and when, under what conditions,
or to what degree the action in the main clause took
place.
The various classes of adverb clauses are place, time,
cause, purpose, condition, and concession.
The verb in the adverbial clause should match that of the
main clause (i.e. both present tense or both past tense)
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There are several different kinds of adverbial clauses:
1. Adverbial Clause of Time - An adverb of time states
when something happens or how often.
An adverb of time often starts with one of the following
subordinating conjunctions: after, as, as long
as, as soon as, before, no sooner than, since, until, when or
while. Examples:
a. when (at the time) - e.g. I can see you when I finish my
work.
b. while (during that time) - e.g. She was reading a book
while the dinner was cooking.
c. before - e.g. They will leave before you get here.
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after - e.g. After John’s employer warned him about his
careless work, he was more careful.
e. by the time (one event is completed before another
event) :
e.g. By the time the lecturer explained about Newton’s
theory, the students had already read a little about it at
their own houses.
f. since (from the time to present) :
 e.g. I haven’t seen her since she left this morning.
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2. Adverbial Clause of Place - An adverb of place states where

something happens.
 An adverb of place often starts with a preposition (e.g., in, on,
near) or one of the following subordinating conjunctions:
anywhere, everywhere, where or wherever.
Example:
a. where (definite place) - e.g. We live where the road crosses
the river
b. wherever (any place) - e.g. The mad man usually goes
wherever he wish to go.
c. everywhere (any place) - e.g. Everywhere I meet him, I
always want to be angry
d. anywhere (any place) - e.g. I will find you anywhere you are.
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3. Adverbial Clause of Condition – An adverb of condition
states the condition for the main idea to come into effect.
They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions if,
whether, provided that, so long as and unless.
 Example:
a) If I like it, I will buy it.
b) If you heat ice, it melts.
c) If it rains, we will stay at home.
d) You may come if you want to.
e) You won’t pass unless you work hard.
f) You will be shot unless you give me the keys of the locker.
g) There will be no problem provided that you keep your mouth
shut.
h) You will have to take the medicine whether you like it or not
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4) Adverbial Clause of Result –
It indicates the consequence or the out comes of an
action in the main clause
They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions
that, so…that,
so that and such…that.
a) The famine was so severe that thousands perished.
b) They fought so bravely that the enemy fled.
c) He is such a good man that all respect him.
d) He spoke in such a low voice that few people couldn’t
hear him.
E)She was so weak that she could hardly stand.
F) It was so hot that we didn’t go out.
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5.Adverbial Clause of Concession –
It indicates an expected contrast or acknowledges a circumstance
that goes against the expectation set by the main clause
An adverb of concession offers a statement which contrasts with the
main idea. They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions
though, although, even though,while, whereas and even if.
a) even though I am poor, I am happy.
B)I will be able to get in although I have no ticket.
c) Even if it rains, I will come.
d) The men managed to survive even though they were three days
without water.
e) John is very social whereas his brother is an introvert.
f) Though he is young, he occupies an important position in the firm
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 7.Adverbial Clause of Purpose –
 It explain the purpose or the goal of the action in the main clause
 The clause tells us the purpose of the action the verb states.
 They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions that, so that, in order
that and lest.
 Examples:
 a) We eat that we may live.
 b) He works hard so that he will become a millionaire.
 c) Put on your warm clothes lest you should catch a chill.
 d) Schools were closed early in order that students might reach home before
the thunderstorm.
 e) He reads so hard so that he can graduate top of his class.
 f) You need to shed off some weight lest you should become obese.
 g) The ceremony was rounded off in order that attendees might get to their
destinations on time.
 h) We work that we may earn and have to give.
 i) We should work smarter and not harder so that we will not wear out our
bodies.
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8.Adverbial Clause of Reason (Cause) – An adverb of
reason offers a reason for the main idea.
They are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions
because, as, since and that.
a) I sing because I like singing.
b) He thinks he can get anything because he is rich.
c) Since he has apologized, we will take no further action
against him.
d) As he was not there, I left a message with his mother.
e) I am glad that you have come.
f) My parents were disappointed that I didn’t get the
scholarship.
g) He was furious that his book was criticized by most
reviewers
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9.Adverbial Clause of Manner - An adverb of manner states how
something is done.
An adverb of manner often starts with one of the following
subordinating conjunctions: as, like, or the way.
Examples:
a) The man was talking as if she was the leader of the group.
b) She performed so excellently that she got a scholarship.
c) Please do it (exactly) as I instructed.
d) (Just) as sugar attracts an ant (so) her beauty and congeniality
attract customers to her shop.
e) He acts like it is a joke.
f ) We don't have conversations. You talk at me the way a teacher
talks to a naughty student.
g) Except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever
did.

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 adverbial clause is a group of words that function as an adverb

2. Adverbial Clause of Place - An adverb of place states where

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