Complex Sentence with Adverb Clauses

Type Of Complex sentences :

1. Adverbial Clauses

2. Relative Clauses

3. Noun Clauses In the following sections

Here, we will Learn about Complex Sentence with Adverbial Clauses !

A. Definition Of Adverb Clauses : 

    It 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. It is usually, but not always, fronted by a subordinate conjunction sometimes called a trigger word. Adverbial clauses are divided into several groups according to the actions or senses of their conjunctions. 

B. Type of Clauses :

•     Adverbial Clause of Time

-        Such as : when, before, after, since, while, as, as long as, till, until, etc

-       Function : These clauses say when something happens by referring to a period or point of time, or to another event.

-        Ex : We barely had gotten there when mighty Casey struck out.

•        Adverbial Clause of  Condition

-          Such as : if, unless, lest

-          Function : Talk about a possible or counterfactual situation and its consequences.

-          Ex : If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it afterwards.

•        Adverbial Clause of  Purpose

-          Such as : in order to, so that, in order that

-          Function : Indicate the purpose of an action

-          Ex : They had to take some of his land so that they could extend the chuch yard

•        Adverbial Clause of  Cause/Reason/ Result

-        Such as : because, since, as, given, so...that, such...that

-        Function : Indicate the reason for somethin and Indicate the result(s) of an act or event.

-   Ex : I couldn't feel anger against him because I liked him too much, My suitcase had  become so damaged that the lid would not stay closed.

•        Adverbial Clause of  Concession

-        Such as : although, though, while

-   Function : Make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising.

-     Ex : She is a better cook than I

•        Adverbial Clause of Place

-          Such as : Answering the question "where?": where, wherever, anywhere, everywhere, etc.

-          Function : Talk about the location or position of something.

-          Ex : He said he was happy where he was

•        Adverbial Clause of Manner

-          Such as : Answering the question, "how"?: as, like, the way

-          Function : Talk about someone's behavior or the way something is done.

-          Ex : I was never allowed to do things as I wanted to do them.