Kamis, 31 Maret 2011

Adverb Clause

Adverbial Clause is a Clause (clause) which functions as an adverb, which describes a verb.
Adverbial Clause usually classified based on "the meaning / intent" of the conjunction (conjunctive that preceded it).
The types of adverbial Clause include:
1. Clause of Time
Clause which shows the time. Usually made by using conjunction (conjunctive) as after, before, no sooner, while, axles, etc..
Example:
* Shut the door before you go out. * You begin May Pls (ever) you are ready. * While he was walking home, he saw an accident. * By the time I arrive, she will from have left. * No sooner she ENTERED Than Had he Gave an order.
2. Clause of Place
That show where clause. Usually made by using such conjunction Nowhere, nowhere, anywhere, Wherever, etc..
Example:


* They sat down Wherever They Could find empty seats * The guard Stood Nowhere he was positioned. * Where there is a will, there is a way. * Where there is poverty, there We find discontent and unrest. * Go Nowhere you like.
3. 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..
Example:
* As the time you were the resource persons sleeping, We Were working hard. * Mary wanted to stop, whereas I wanted to go on. * Although it is late, We'll stay a little longer. * He is very friendly, even if he is a clever student.
4. Clause of Manner
Clause which shows the cars how a job is done or event occurs. Usually made by using conjunction (conjunctive) such as, how, like, in that, etc..
Example:
* He did as I toll uterus. * You May finish it how you like. * May They beat us again, like They did in 1978.
5. Clause of Purpose and Result
Clause which shows the relationship intent / objectives and outcomes. Usually made by using conjunctions such as (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc..
Example:
* They Went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats. * She Bought a book so (that) Could she learn Bahasa * He is saving his money so he he That May take a long vacation. * I am working night and day in the Hope that I cans finish this book soon.
6. Clause of Cause and Effect
Clause which shows the relationship of cause and effect. There are several patterns to form this kind Clause. Take a good look.
Example:
* Ryan ran so fast That he broke the previous speed record. * It was so cold yesterday That I Did not Want To swim. * The Soup That Tastes so good will of everyone ask for more. * The Student Had he behaved so badly That was dismissed from the class.
Example:
* The Smiths That Had so many children They formed Their own baseball team. * I had job offers so Few That it wasn't Difficult to select one.
Example:
* He has invested so much money in the project That he can not abandon it now. * The grass received so little water That it turned brown in the heat.
Example:
* It was a hot day Such That We decided to stay Indoors. OR It was so hot a day That We decided to stay Indoors. * 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.
Example:
* She has Such exceptional Abilities That everyone is jealous of her. * They are Such beautiful pictures Want That everybody will of one. * Perry has Had Such bad luck That he's decided not to Gamble. * This Is Such That Difficult homework I will of never finish it.
In addition, to reveal the relationship of cause and effect (cause and effect) can be used in other patterns, namely:
1. Using the Preposition (preposition) like Because of, due to, due to the fact that, etc.
Example:
* Because of the cold weather, We stayed home. (= We stayed home Because of the cold weather) * Due to the cold weather, We stayed home. ( We stayed home due to the cold weather) * Due to the fact That the weather was cold, We stayed home. ( We stayed home due to the fact That the weather was cold)
2. Using conjunctions (conjunction) as Because, since, now, that, as, as long as, inasmuch as
Example:
* Because he was sleepy, he Went to bed. * Since he's not Interested in classical music, he decided not to go to the concert. * As she Had nothing in particular to do, she Called up a friend and asked her if she wanted to take in a movie. * Inasmuch as the two government leaders Could not reach an agreement, the possibilities for peace are still remote.
3. Using transition words like therefore, consequently.
Example:
* She failed the test Because he Did not study. * Alex Did not study. Therefore, he failed the test. * Alex Did not study. Consequently, he failed the test.

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