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Adverbial clause

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    *Adverbial clause* 

     

    An adverbial clause is a subordinate clause that performs the functions of an adverb. Such as telling us how, when, where, why, to what extent, or under what conditions, the action of the verb is performed. 

     

    In other words, the adverbial clause modifies the verb in the main clause.

     

     *Examples of adverbial clauses* 

     

    1. She sings as if she were happy. (Manner; ‘as if she were happy’ modifies the verb ‘sings’)

     

    2. Ada saw him when she came to his office (Time; ‘when she came to his office’ modifies the verb ‘saw’)

     

    3. She can be found where the man lives. (Place; ‘where the ‘man lives’ modifies the verb ‘can be found’)

     

    4. The man worked so hard that he soon feel sick. (Result: ‘that he soon fell sick’ modifies the verb ‘worked’, together with its modifier ‘so hard’)

     

    5. We shall go out if it does not rain. (Condition: ‘if it does not rain’ modifies the verb ‘shall go’, together with its modifier ‘out’)*Types of adverbial clause*

     

    The different types of adverbial clause correspond with the nature of information which the clause gives about the verb in the main clause.

     

    1. *Adverbial clause Of time* 

     

    Emeka did not bring gifts when he visited you last. Before you start writing, study the question carefully.

     

    2. *Adverbial clause Of Place* 

     

    He left the letter where it could be easily seen.Send us wherever you want to

     

    3. *Adverbial clause Of manner* 

     

    The Lady is treating is as if we were her servant. The boy danced as though he had been dancing all his life.

     

     

    4. *Adverbial clause Of reason* 

     

            Because he was wrong, he apologized.

     

            He had to fight back since he had no other option.

     

    5. *Adverbial clause Of purpose*

     

            The athelete trained very hard so that he might win the race.

     

            In order that he might secure a seat, he arrived early at the stadium.

     

    6. *Adverbial clause Of result* 

     

            Sule ate so much food at the party that he started vomiting.

     

     

            The official worked so hard that he had a breakdown.

     

    7. *Adverbial clause Of comparison* 

     

            Amadi drank more wine than I did.

     

            My brother works as hard as I do.

     

    8. *Adverbial clause Of condition* 

     

            We shall attend his party if he invites us.

     

            Unless he invites us. We shall not attend the party.

     

    ix. Adverbial clause Of concession

     

            Although Okorie is poor, he is well respected.

     

    He is intelligent even if he is naïve

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