Adverbial Clause

Adverbial Clause
Adverbial clause is a clause that functions as an adverb adverbial clause begins with the subordinating conjunctions which pertained conjunctions .
The type of adverb clauses :
1. Clause of Time
Is a clause which states the times adverb such as after, before, no so, while.
Example :
• Shut the door before you go out.
• You may begin when(ever) you are ready.
• While he was walking home, he saw an accident.
• By the time I arrive, Alex will have left.
• No sooner had she entered than he gave an order.
2. Clause of Place
Is a clause which states the place adverb such us where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever.
Example :
• They sat down wherever they could find empty seats
• The guard stood where he was positioned.
• Where there is a will, there is a way.
• Where there is poverty, there we find discontent and unrest.
• Go where you like.
3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)
Adverb is a clause stating opposition, such us although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time.
Example :
• As the time you were sleeping, we were working hard.
• Mary wanted to stop, whereas I wanted to go on.
• Although it is late, we'll stay a little longer.
• He is very friendly, even if he is a clever student.
4. Clause of Manner
Adverb is a clause stating how, such us how, like, in that.
Example :
• He did as I told him.
• You may finish it how you like.
• They may beat us again, like they did in 1978.
5. Clause of Purpose and Result
Adverb is a clause which states the effect, such us (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case.
Example :
• They went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats.
• She bought a book so (that) she could learn English
• He is saving his money so that he may take a long vacation.
• I am working night and day in the hope that I can finish this book soon.
6. Clause of Cause and Effect
Adverb is a clause which states the effect.
Example :
• Ryan ran so fast that he broke the previous speed record.
• It was so cold yesterday that I didn't want to swim.
• The soup tastes so good that everyone will ask for more.
• The student had behaved so badly that he was dismissed from the class.