The adverb clauses has the function of an adverb. In this clause we have some subordinating conjunction to connect the dependent clause (adverb clauses) to the independent clause. Actually, the conjunction links the adverb clause to the word in the independent clause that the adverb clause will modify. / Adverbial clauses have the function of an adverb and, in them, we have some subordinate conjunctions to connect the dependent clause (adverbial clause) to the independent clause. In fact, the conjunction links the adverbial clause to the word contained in the independent clause that the adverbial clause will modify.
Those modifies are made to elicit place, time, cause and purpose of an action. The adverb clause answer the questions: Where?, when? And why?, and under what conditions? / These modifications are made to elicit the place, time, cause and purpose of the action. We use adverbial sentences mainly when we want to answer questions like: Where?/ When?/ Why?
The same way we have types of adverbs in English, we have some types of subordinating conjunctions that compose the adverb Clause. / In the same way that we have types of adverbs in English, we also have types of subordinate conjunctions that make up the Adverbial Sentence.
They are: / They are:
→ Cause(cause): because, as, since, so, in order that, now that, etc..
→ Team(time): after, when, until, soon, before, once, while, as soon as, whenever, by the time.
→ Condition(condition): if, whether or not, provided, in case, unless, even if, in the event.
→ Manner(mode): as, like, or the way.
→ Contrast(contrast): though, although, while, whereas, even though.
Look some example of Adverb Clauses: / See some examples of Adverbial Prayer (highlighted):
→ Cause: She past the test, because she she study a lot.
Cause: She passed the test because she studied a lot.
→ Team: Afteryou arrive here, we'll go out with our friends.
Time: After you arrive, we will go out with our friends.
→ Condition: I'll leave, ifit's not raining.
Condition: I will if it is not raining.
→ Manner: She doesn't take this conversation serious, she is acting like it is a joke.
Mode: She doesn't take this conversation seriously, she's acting like this is a joke.
→ Contrast: althoughhe is handsome, he isn't a good person.
Contrast: Although he is handsome, he is not a good person.
Important something about the adverb clauses: / Something important about the adverbial prayer:
→It's an adjunct, which means that the sentence won't be grammatically wrong without it. / It is an adjunct, which means that the main clause will not be grammatically wrong without it.
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→Generally the adverb clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. / Commonly the adverbial clause begins with a subordinate conjunction.
→As the other clauses, the adverb clause contains a subject and a verb. / As in other clauses, the adverbial clause contains a subject and a verb.
Other examples of Adverbs Clauses:/ Other Adverbial Sentence Models:
Even though trying so hard (Adverbial Clause), I can't give up chocolate. / Despite trying so hard, I can't stop eating chocolate
whether you like it or not, you have to go to the hospital.
Whether you accept it or not, you need to go to the hospital.
I want more than just fine, I want more than bent on getting by.
I want more than good, I want more than determined to survive.
If you pay your rent, you won't have problems with the real state.
If you pay your rent, you won't have problems with the real estate agency.
unless you run fast, you will miss the begging of the movie.
Unless you run fast, you will miss the beginning of the movie.
My doctor says he keeps his schedule open, in case of emergencies.
My doctor says he keeps his schedule open in case of emergencies.
would you believe me, if I could say it just the way that I’m feeling.
Would you believe me if I told you what I'm feeling?
because I love you, I'll let you go.
Because I love you, I'll let you go.
While the big yellow moon watches from above, all the starving children cry out for a loaf of bread.
As the big yellow moon watches from above, all the hungry children cry out for a piece of bread.
You must keep studying and practicing your English until you get it right.
You must continue to study and practice your English until you get it right.
In order to have great grades, she studies for many hours everyday.
In order to get great grades, she studies many hours every day.
By Janaína Mourão
Graduated in Letters - English
