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.
kind of Adverbial Clause:
1. Clause of Time
These clauses are used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event. Kind of conjunction after, before, while, as,etc.
Exemple:
· Shut the window before you go out.
· She mother died when she was young.
· While he was walking to office, he saw an accident.
2. Clause of Place
These clauses are used to talk about the location or position of something. Kind of conjunction where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever, etc.
Exemple:
· I school wherever I get a scholarship
· Where there is a will, there is a way.
· He said he was happy where he was.
3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)
Clause which shows the contradiction between the two incidents or events that are interconnected. Kind of conjunction although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time, etc.
Exemple
Exemple
· As the time you were sleeping, we were working hard.
· Although it is late, we'll stay a little longer.
· She is very friendly, even if he is a clever student.
4. Clause of Manner
These clauses are used to talk about someone's behaviour or the way something is done. Biasanya dibuat dengan menggunakan conjunction (kata penghubung) seperti as, how, like, in that, etc.
Exemple:
· He did as I told him.
· You may finish it how you like.
· I was never allowed to do things the way I wanted to do them.
5. Clause of Purpose and Result
These clauses are used to indicate the purpose of an action and These clauses are used to indicate the result of something. Kind of conjunction (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc.
Exemple:
· My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey home that the lid would not stay closed.
· He is saving his money so that he may take a long vacation.
· I am working night and day in the hope that I can finish this book soon.
6. Clause of Cause and Effect
Clause showing the relationship of cause and effect. There are several patterns to form this type Clause.
Exemple:
· The student had behaved so badly that he was dismissed from the class.
· I had so few job offers that it wasn't difficult to select one.
· He has invested so much money in the project that he cannot abandon it now.
· It was such an interesting book that he couldn't put it down. Or, It was so interesting a book that he couldn't put it down.
· They are such beautiful pictures that everybody will want one.
7. Clause of Condition
These clauses are used to talk about a possible situation and its consequences. Kind of conjunctions if, even if, unless, in the even that, or in even that, in case, provided (that), providing (that), on condition that, if only, suppose (that), supposing (that), etc.
Exemple:
· If I see him, I will invite him to the party tomorrow.
· She would forgive her husband everything, if only he would come back to her.
· In case a robbery occurs in the hotel, the management must be notified at once.
· If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it afterwards.
8. Clauses of Exclamation
Exclamations are used to express anger, fear, shock, surprise etc. They always take an exclamation mark. Kind of conjunctions what a(an), how, such, so, etc.
Exemple:
· What horrible news!
· How fast she types!
· You lucky man!
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