Adverb Subordinate Clause


 
 
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Adverb Subordinate Clause

Adverb Subordinate Clause:  A group of words that does the work of adverbs in a sentence and has a Subject and a Predicate of its own , is called an adverb Clause.

For example:

  • They rested at sunset.  [ Rested when ? ]
  • In the sentence the groups of words  at sunset does the work of an Adverb as they modify the verb rested, showing when the action was performed.is an Adverb Phrase.

  • They rested when evening came. [ Rested when ? ]
  • In the sentence the group of words, when evening came ,does the work of an Adverb as they modify the verb rested has a Subject ( evening ) and a Predicate ( came when ) of its own, So it is an Adverb Clause.

    (a)  Adverb Clause : Adverb clause is one of the three sub-ordinate clauses. It does the work of an adverb. It modifies some verb, adverb or adjective in the main clause. Adverb clause may be classified as follows.

  • Adverb Clause of Time
  • Adverb Clause of Condition
  • Adverb Clause of Purpose
  • Adverb Clause of Place
  • Adverb Clause of Result
  • Adverb Clause of Reason
  • Adverb Clause of Concession or Contrast
  • Adverb Clause of Manner
  • Adverb Clause of Comparison
  • Note : Future tense in an adverb clause becomes Present.

    (b)  Adverb Clause of Time : This clause is introduced by conjuctions of time such as 'when, whenever, as soon as, as, while, before, after, by the time, until, till, since, ever since, as long as.'

    (c)  Adverb Clause of Condition :

         (a)  There are three types of conditional clauses. Each kind contains a different pair of sequences as follows

    ConditionConditional ClausePrincipal Clause
    (i)  Present likely conditionPresent IndefiniteShall/will

    (ii)  Present unlikely condition/

    Regret, wish

    Subjunctive moodShould/would
    (iii)  Past conditionPast Perfect

    (Would, should, could,

    might) + have

    Present Likely

  • If he runs, he will get here soon.
  • You will pass if you work hard.
  • Present unlikely/Regret, wish

  • If I had a stamp, I would give it to you.
  • If I were rich, I would help you.
  • I wish I were a queen.
  • If I knew her address, I woud send her a message.
  • Past Condition

  • If she had written the letter, she would have got reply yesterday.
  • If she had brought money, she could have enjoyed the picnic.
  • NOTE: Conditional Cluases : - Conditional clauses are introduced with following connectives 'If unless, I wish, would that, I would, if only, suppose, on condition that, provided, in case. For example.

  • If you come by car, we will take you to temple.
  • In case you don't waste time, you can live here.
  • (d)  Adverb Clause of Purpose : - Adverb clause of purpose is introduced by the conjunctions 'that, so that, in order that, lest'. For example

  • He goes to Delhi every month so that he may see his ailing father.
  • She came in order that she might borrow money.
  • Work hard lest you should fail.
  • Note : - 'Not ' is avoided in a clause beginning with lest.

    (e)  Adverb Clause of Place : - Adverb clause of place is introduced by the conjunctions 'where & wherever' but Adverb clause of place does qualify any place given in the main clause.

  • I shall go to Delhi where my faher lives. (It is an adjective clause because it qualifies the noun 'Delhi').
  • I shall follow you where you go.
  • I do not know where he lives.
  • (f)  Adverb Clause of Result : - Adverb clause of result is expressed by 'that' in the adverb clause preceded by 'so', 'such' in the main clause. For example

  • He was so late that he had to miss the dinner.
  • He is such an intelligent boy that he can easily pass.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Identify the clause in the following sentence .

    1. If he runs, he will get here soon.

    2. It was so hot that the plant died .

    Right Option : A
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