i returned from my native vallage a week ago. i have not been well since then. ((change into adverbial clause))
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ADVERB CLAUSE - DEFINITION
An adverb clause is a group of words which contains a subject and a predicate of its own and does the work of an adverb.
eg. Just as he entered the room, the clock struck.
Adverb clause : "Just as he entered the room"
ADVERB CLAUSES OF TIME - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of time are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions namely : "whenever, while, after, before, since, as, etc."
eg. Don't talk while she is teaching.
eg. I have not been well since I returned from Chennai.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF PLACE - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of place are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions: where and wherever.
eg. I have put it where I can find it again.
eg. You can put it wherever you like.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF PURPOSE - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of purpose are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions "so that, in order that, lest."
eg. I will give you a map so that you can find a way.
eg. The UNO was formed in order that countries might discuss world problems better.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF CAUSE OR REASON - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of cause or reason time are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions namely : "because, as since, that."
eg. I did not buy it because I did not like the look of it.
eg. As she was not there, I spoke to her mother.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF CONDITION - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of condition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions namely : "if, whether, unless, as, since, that."
eg. If it rains we shall stay at home.
eg. Unless you work harder, you will fail.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF RESULT - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of result are introduced by the subordinating conjunction "that". Frequently "so" or "such" precedes it in the principal clause.
eg. He is such a good man that all respect him.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF COMPARISON - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of comparison are of two kinds:
1) Adverb clauses of comparison of degree
These are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions: "than" or by the relative adverb "as".
eg. He is older than he looks.
eg. Nobody knows better than I (do).
2) Adverb clause of comparison of manner
These are introduced by the relative adverb "as".
eg. As you have made your bed so you must lie on it.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF SUPPOSITION - DEFINITION
Adverb clauses of supposition are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions: "though, although, even if".
eg. He set sail though the storm threatened.