Question

Write a short note on adverbial clauses, giving examples.

Answer 1

An adverbial clause is a dependent clausethat functions as an adverb; that is, the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. As with all clauses, it contains a subject and predicate, although the subject as well as the (predicate) verb may sometimes be omitted and implied (see below).


EG: Mary, the aspiring actress, became upset as soon as she saw the casting list.(subject: she; predicate: saw the casting list; the clause modifies the verb became)Peter Paul, the drama teacher, met with Mary after she came to the next class.''(explicit subject: she; predicate: came to the next class.; predicate (verb): came; the clause modifies the verb met;)

Answer 2

An adverbial clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb; that is, the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. As with all clauses, it contains a subject and predicate, although the subject as well as the (predicate) verb may sometimes be omitted and implied.

Here are some examples of adverb clauses, which are underlined:

Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed now.
She likes the red car more than her husband does.
If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score.
Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus.
So that she would have a tan for her vacation, she went to a tanning salon.
Marty kept his schedule open, in case of emergencies.

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