adverb clause presentation

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DEFINITION

ADVERB CLAUSE or ADVERBIALCLAUSE is a clause that function asan adverb. In other words, it contains

a subject and a predicate, and itmodifies a verb. Adverbial clause isclassified base on meaning from theconjunction.


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PATTERN

The general pattern of adverb clause is:

SUBJECT+PREDICATE+CONJUNCTION+SUBJECT+PREDICATE

EXAMPLE:I dont know whereshe lives.

main clause sub clause


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If sub clause AFTER the main clause, notuse comma.

If sub clause BEFORE the main clause,use comma.

e.g.: By the time he finished, I had cooked dinner.

main clausesub clause


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KINDS OF ADVERB CLAUSEa) CLAUSES OF TIMEThese clauses are used to say when something

happens by referring to a period of time or toanother event. Conjunction used in this adverb,

such as: when, before, after, since, while, as, aslong as, until, till, by the time etc.

EXAMPLES :

Her goldfish died whenshe was young

We will finish beforehe arrives

She began cooking whileI was finishing my homework

I have played tennis sinceI was a young boy


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b) CLAUSES OF PLACEThese clauses are used to talk about the

location or position of something or someone.Conjunction used in this adverb, such as:where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever.

EXAMPLES :

They sat down whereverthey could find emptyseats

Where there is poverty, there we find

discontent and unrest The guard stood wherehe was positioned


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c) CLAUSES OF CONTRASTThese clauses are used to make two

statements, one of which contrasts with theother. Conjunctions used in this clause, suchas: although, though, even though, whereas,even if, in spite of, despite.

EXAMPLES: I used to read a lot althoughI don't get much

time for books now

In spite ofthe rain, we enjoyed our holiday Mary wanted to stop whereasI wanted to go

on


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d) ADVERB OF MANNERThese clauses are used to talk about someone'sbehaviour, the way something is done or theway events is occurred. Conjunctions used in

this clause, such as: as, like, the way, how, inthat.

EXAMPLES:

I was never allowed to do things asI wanted todo them

You may finish it howyou like

They may beat us again likethey did in 1978


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e) ADVERB OF CONDITIONThese clauses are used to talk about apossible situation and its consequences.Conjunctions used in this clause, such as: if,unless, even if, on condition that, in case, if

only etc.EXAMPLES:If they lose weight during an illness, they

soon regain it afterwards

She would forgive her husband everything ifonlyhe would come back to her

In case a robbery occurs in the hotel, the

management must be notified at once


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f) ADVERB OF PURPOSEThese clauses are used to indicate thepurpose of an action. Conjunctions usedin this clause, such as: in order to, sothat, in order that, in the hope that.

EXAMPLES:They had to take some of his land sothatthey could extend the churchyard

They went to the cinema early in ordertofind the best seatsI am working day and night in the hope

thatI can finish this book soon


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g) CLAUSES OF CAUSE AND EFFECTThese clauses are used to show therelationship between cause and effect.

EXAMPLES:

It was so cold yesterday that I didn'twant to swim

The soup tastes so good that everyone willask for more

The student had behaved so badly that hewas dismissed from the class


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Besides that, to express the relationshipbetween cause and effect we can use other

patterns, such as:1) Used of preposition such as because of, due

to, due to the fact that.

EXAMPLES: Because of his good performance as a

student, he is never nervous when doingexams.

Due tourgent appointment with the doctor,I couldnt lend you my car.

Due to the fact thatthe weather was cold,

we stayed home.


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2) Used of conjunction such as because,

since, now, that, as, as long as.EXAMPLES:

Becausehe was sleepy, he went to bed.

Since he's not interested in classicalmusic, he decided not to go to theconcert.

Asthe two government leaders could notreach an agreement, the possibilities forpeace are still remote.


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3) Used of transition words such astherefore, consequently.

EXAMPLES: Alex didn't study. Therefore, he failed

the test.

There is fog at Chicago. Consequently, theplace has been diverted.


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QUESTIONS

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ANSWERS


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QUESTIONS


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EXERCISES1. the earthquake had made the region unsafe for

living, the villagers were willing to transmigrate.

a. However c. Therefore e. Since

b. Whereas d. So that

2. Shut the door..you go out.a. Because c. Although e. While

b. Despite d. Before

3. .three people have died of cholera, the old people

of the village refused to get an injection against it.

a. although c. Because e. While

b. Since d. Despite


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4. the price of gold rises sharply, people keep buying

it.

a. Nevertheless c. When e. So

b. On the other hand d. Even though

5. He earns much,..,he can afford to make a trip toEurope.

a. Therefore c. Moreover e. Due to

b. Furthermore d. Because

6. .the traffic jam, I couldnt arrive home on time.

a. Because of c. Therefore e. So

b. Because d. Consequently


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7. Many parts of Jakarta were flooded.

Thats people are used to dumping their

domestic wastes into the rivers.a. While c. Although e. Whenever

b. Because d. Before

8. Whydidnt you print your report at home?

I ran out of ink for my printer. Its. expensive that I

cant afford it.

a. Such c. So e. Very much

b. Very d. Such an9. I see him, I will invite him to the party tomorrow.

a. If c. So e. Still

b. Such d. Although


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10. Vera has recently been promoted to a top position in

her company, although

a. She has a masters degree in business.

b. She is relatively new in the company.

c. She has proved herself to be a good manager.

d. She has many years of experience.

e. She seems to have much self confidence.


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ThoughAlthough + clause (S+P)

Even though

Despite + phrase (S/P)

In spite of


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Pattern:a. Due to

S + verb + object + due to + noun

phraseb. Because ofBecause of + noun phrase, subject +verb + object + adverb

c. BecauseS + verb + object + because + S + verb+ object


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h) CLAUSES OF RESULTThese clauses are used to indicate theresult of something. Commonconjunction used in this clause is

sothat, suchthatEXAMPLE:

o He was so angry that he couldnt say

anything adj.o He is sucha handsome boy thatI love

him noun phrase

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