Definition and Types of Adverbial Clause
Definition of Adverbial Clause
Clause (the clause) that functions as an adverb, which describes a verb. Adverbial clause is usually classified based on the "meaning / intent" of the conjunction (conjunctions which preceded it).
Types of Adverbial Clause :
1. Clause of Time
Clause which shows the time. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as after, before, no sooner, while, as, etc.
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.
2. Clause of Place
Clause that indicates the place. Usually made by using the conjunction as where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever, etc.
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.
3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)
Clause that indicates the existence of a conflict between two events or events that are related. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time, etc.
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.
4. Clause of Manner
Clause which shows the way how a job is done or event occurs. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as, how, like, in that, etc.
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
Clause which shows the relationship intentions / objectives and outcomes. Usually made by using conjunctions such as (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc.
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.
6. Clause of Cause and Effect
Clause indicating cause and effect relationships. There are some patterns to form this type of clause.
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.
Clause (the clause) that functions as an adverb, which describes a verb. Adverbial clause is usually classified based on the "meaning / intent" of the conjunction (conjunctions which preceded it).
Types of Adverbial Clause :
1. Clause of Time
Clause which shows the time. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as after, before, no sooner, while, as, etc.
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.
2. Clause of Place
Clause that indicates the place. Usually made by using the conjunction as where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever, etc.
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.
3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)
Clause that indicates the existence of a conflict between two events or events that are related. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time, etc.
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.
4. Clause of Manner
Clause which shows the way how a job is done or event occurs. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as, how, like, in that, etc.
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
Clause which shows the relationship intentions / objectives and outcomes. Usually made by using conjunctions such as (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc.
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.
6. Clause of Cause and Effect
Clause indicating cause and effect relationships. There are some patterns to form this type of clause.
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.
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