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Senin, 21 Februari 2011

Adverbial clause


kind of clausecommon conjunctionsfunctionexample
time clauseswhen, before, after, since, while, as, as long as, until,til, etc. (conjunctions that answer the question "when?"); hardly, scarcely, no sooner, etc.[1]These clauses are used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event.Her father died when she was young.
conditional clausesif, unlessThese clauses are used to talk about a possible situation and its consequences.If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it afterwards.
purpose clausesin order to, so that, in order thatThese clauses are used to indicate the purpose of an action.They had to take some of his land so that they could extend the churchyard.
reason clausesbecause, since, as, givenThese clauses are used to indicate the reason for something.I couldn't feel anger against himbecause I liked him too much.
result clausesso..thatThese clauses are used to indicate the result of something.My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey home that the lid would not stay closed.
concessive clausesalthough, though, whileThese clauses are used to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising.I used to read a lot although I don't get much time for books now
place clauseswhere, wherever, anywhere, everywhere, etc. (conjunctions that answer the question "where?")These clauses are used to talk about the location or position of something.He said he was happy where he was.
clauses of manneras, like, the wayThese clauses are used to talk about someone's behaviour or the way something is done.I was never allowed to do thingsthe way I wanted to do them.
clauses of exclamationwhat a(an), how, such, soExclamations are used to express anger, fear, shock, surprise etc. They always take an exclamation mark (!).What horrible news! How fast she types! You lucky man!

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