Adverb Clause

An adverb clause functions much like an adverb. It has a subject (implied or explicit) and a predicate; and it modifies a verb. It is a dependent clause and as such cannot stand on its own.

John Sinclair summarizes the Kinds of Adverb Clauses as follows:

1. Time clauses- used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event.

Example: Her father died when she was young.

2. Conditional clauses- used to indicate a condition upon which another part of the sentence is predicated or connected.

Example: If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it.

3. Purpose clauses- used to indicate the purpose of an action.

Example: They had to take some of his land so that they could extend the churchyard.

4. Reason clauses- used to indicate the reason for something.

Example: I couldn't feel anger against him because I liked him too much.

5. Result clauses- used to indicate the result of something.

Example: My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey home that the lid would not stay closed.

6. Concessive clauses- used to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising.

Example: I used to read a lot although I don't get much time for books now.

7. Place clauses- used to talk about the location or position of something.

Example: He said he was happy where he was.

8. Clauses of manner- used to talk about someone's behavior or the way something is done.

Example: I was never allowed to do things the way I wanted to do them.

FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT, WRITE TEN SENTENCES WITH ADVERB CLAUSES. UNDERLINE THE ADVERB CLAUSE AND INDICATE ITS KIND. USE ONE-HALF CROSSWISE.