Adverbial Clauses

ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

-          An adverbial clause is a subordinate clause used as an adverb. It may modify a verb, an adverb or any adjective. It mat tell time, place, degree and manner.

Example:

            The choir came when they were called.

                        Modifying the action came

Adverbial Clauses are usually introduced by conjunctive adverbs or subordinate conjunctions.

-          After, until, as when, before, where, since, while

-          That, because, then, so, than, thought, if, provided, unless

Activity: Construct sentences using the following adverbial clause.

1.      If you wish good health

2.      Before the visit of President Obama

3.      When the students clapped their hands

4.      Since he lost his memory

5.      After the new building was constructed

Activity:

Underline the adverbial clauses and circle the word it modifies.

1.      That problem is easier than the ones I have encountered.

2.      Cristine was a splendid dancer when she was younger.

3.      As I entered the room, I noticed the envelope on the floor.

4.      Mildred hurried home after submitting her report.

5.      The boy slept because he was tired.

6.      Strike while the iron is hot.

7.      This rope is stronger than that one.

8.      We heard melodious music, after the light grew dim.

9.      While touring around Palawan, we bought many lovely souvenirs.

10.  We can resist temptations, because God give us the will to do so.

by:

GRACE MANALO-ECHECHE

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