Grammar: Adverbial Clause - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Identify the adverbial clause and state the function in each of the following sentences:
As he dragged it to the surface, we screamed in sudden terror.
Adverbial clause: "As he dragged it to the surface"
Function: It modifies the verb, 'screamed
While I was watching a 9 0’clock television network program, I saw David being
interviewed by a team of reporters.
Adverbial clause: "While I was watching a 9 o'clock television network program"
Function: It modifies the verb, 'saw'
You are stronger than you think.
Adverbial clause: "than you think"
Function: It modifies the verb phrase, Are strong
Although they may have many luxuries, they lack the most essential ingredients of a
good childhood; parental attention and love?
Adverbial clause: "Although they may have many luxuries"
Function: It modifies the verb, 'lack'
As a youth, I was often teased because I was small in stature
Adverbial clause: "because I was small in stature"
Function: It modifies the verb, 'teased'
How do adverbial clauses add detail and information to sentences?
Adverbial clauses can add detail and information to sentences by telling us how, when, where, why, or to what extent something happens. For example, the adverbial clause "when I finish my homework" tells us when I will go to the store. The adverbial clause "because he was scared" tells us why the dog ran away. The adverbial clause "even though like them" tells us why I will eat my vegetables.