Senin, 04 April 2011

adverbial clause

An Adverbial Clause is a Clause that functions as an adverb. In other words, it contains a subject (explicit or implied) and a predicate, and it modifies a verb.

Example :
      1. I saw Joe when i went to the store. (explicit subject I)
      2. He sat quietly in order to appear polite. (implied subject he)


I. Clause of Time
Clause which shows the time. Usually made ​​by using conjunction (conjunctive) as after, before, no sooner,while, axles, etc..

II. Clause of Condition

Clause which shows the requirements between the two events (events) are related. Usually made ​​by using conjunctions like if, even if, unless, in the event that, or in the event that, in case, provided (that), Providing(that), on condition that, if only, suppose (that), supposing (that) , etc..

Example:

  1. If I see uterus, I will from uterus invite to the party tomorrow.
  2. She Would forgive her husband everything, if only he Would come back to her.
  3. Suppose (that) your house burns down, do you have insurance to cover Enough Such a loss.
  4. In case a Robbery occurs in the hotel, the management must be Notified at once.
  5. The company will from agree to arbitration on condition (that) the strike is Called off at once.
  6. We Should Be Able to do the job for you Quickly, provided (that) you give us all the Necessary information.    



III. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)

Clause which shows the contradiction between the two incidents or events that are related. Usually made ​​by using conjunction (conjunctive) as although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time,etc..



IV. Clause of Place

That show where clause. Usually made ​​by using such conjunction Nowhere, nowhere, anywhere, Wherever,etc..



source : 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverbial_clause
            2. http://ismailmidi.com/berita-89-adverb-clause.html

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