Adjuncts forms and functions - SS3 English Lesson Note

Adjuncts are words or phrases that add information to a sentence, but they are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. They can be used to modify the verb, the adjective, or the adverb.

There are many different types of adjuncts, but some of the most common include:

• Adverbial clauses of time: These clauses tell when something happened. For example, "I will go to the store after I finish my homework."
• Adverbial clauses of place: These clauses tell where something happened. For example, "I will meet you at the park tomorrow."
• Adverbial clauses of manner: These clauses tell how something happened. For example, "I will do it carefully."
• Adverbial clauses of comparison:These clauses compare one thing to another. For example, "She is smarterthan me."
• Adverbial clauses of result: These clauses tell the result of something happening. For example, "I was so tired that I fell asleep."

Adjuncts can be identified by their position in the sentence. They usually come after the subject and the verb, but they can also come at the beginning or end of the sentence.

The function of an adjunct is to add information to the sentence. This information can be about time, place, manner, comparison, or result. Adjuncts can also be used to emphasize or highlight something in the sentence.

Here are some examples of adjuncts in sentences:

Adverbial clause of time: After I finish my homework, I will go to the store.

Adverbial clause of place: I will meet you at the park tomorrow.

Adverbial clause of manner: I will do it carefully.

Adverbial clause of comparison: She is smarter than me.

Adverbials clause of result: I was so tired that I fell asleep.