ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Adverb Clause
10 Science
Group 4

BY: CIERRA CAMPBELL & DENIRO JONES

 Learning Objectives
The focus of this lesson is to develop an understanding of Adverb Clauses in order to construct meaningful
sentences and gain the experience of working with adverbs. Lesson will focus on and consist of the
following:

01 02 03 04
Examples
How to Use
Definition Types of Adverb
Adverb Beginning of a sentence
Clauses Middle of a sentence
Clauses?
Ending of a sentence
to begin
Alright, let's break it down in plain English. Adverb
clauses are like the secret sauce of sentences. They spill
the beans on when, where, why, or how things go down.
You know, the juicy details that make your words pop. So,
if you want to upgrade your communication game and
stop sounding like a robot, understanding these adverb
clauses is the way to go. It's like giving your sentences a
cool makeover. Stick around, and we'll make sense of it
all without the fancy jargon!
creative writing skill

Definition
-Adverb
-Clause
-Adverbial Clause
 Hey! I’m Adverb!
Your word wizard in action! So, what's the scoop? Well, I'm the
wordy ninja that spills the beans on how, when, where, and Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to
why stuff goes down. Just call me the "quickly" in "she ran 01 provide information about how, when, where, or to
what degree an action occurs.
quickly" or the "yesterday" in "we met yesterday." Sneaky,
right?

Now, where do I hang out? Everywhere! You'll find me in

02 They often end in "-ly," but not always, and can take
various forms to convey different meanings.

sentences, cozying up with verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

We're like one big, happy word family. And get this – I've got a Adverbs answer questions such as "how," "when,"
friend named "clause." He's a bit more serious, but we get 03 "where," and "to what extent," adding detail and
precision to a sentence.
along just fine.
Some adverbs can be compared using comparative
But hold onto your hats because here's the real adventure – 04 and superlative forms to express degrees of intensity
or comparison.
my cool cousin, the adverb clause! We're like the Batman and
Robin of grammar, taking sentences to a whole new level of
Adverbs can appear in different positions within a
awesome. So, the next time you want your words to do a
happy dance, just give a shout-out to your friendly adverb.
05 sentence, including at the beginning, middle, or end,
depending on the desired emphasis.
We're here to turn language into a party! 🎉
 Hey! I’m Clause!
The sentence architect in the house! What's my gig, you ask? Well,
I'm the mastermind behind bringing subjects and predicates together,
making sentences click. 01 Clauses are groups of words that contain a subject and
a predicate, forming a complete thought.

Check it out – there are two kinds of me: the independent clause,
doing its solo act with a complete thought, and the dependent
clause, the team player relying on extra info to shine.
02 There are two main types of clauses: independent and
dependent.

Picture this: the independent clause strutting its stuff, standing alone
as a full sentence, while the dependent clause adds its flavor, 03 Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating
conjunctions like "although," "because," or "when."
needing a bit more to make sense. Teamwork, right?
Combining independent and dependent clauses
Now, here's where it gets interesting – my friend, the adverb, and I
are like peanut butter and jelly. But my best friend's the adverb
04 creates complex sentences, allowing for a variety of
sentence structures.
clause. It's like the three of us are on a linguistic adventure, turning
ordinary sentences into grammar masterpieces. So, next time you
want to build a sentence that's a showstopper, just remember your 05 Understanding clauses is crucial for constructing clear
and effective sentences in writing.
friendly neighborhood clause is here to make it happen! 🚀
What’s up? I’m Adverb Clause!
Adverb clauses function as adverbs and provide
I’m the behind-the-scenes hero of sentences. What's my deal, you
ask? Well, I'm the secret sauce that takes your words to the next level
01 additional information about the main clause in a
sentence.
by spilling the deets on when, where, why, or how things happen.

Check it – I'm like the "because," "although," or "when" in a sentence. 02 They typically begin with subordinating conjunctions
like "although," "since," "when," or "where."
Sneaky, huh? When you see those words, that's me stepping into the
spotlight, making things interesting. Adverb clauses can indicate time, place, manner,

Now, where do I hang out? In the midst of sentences, teaming up with

03 condition, contrast, or reason, enhancing the
complexity and specificity of a sentence.
independent clauses to create a dynamic duo called the compound
These clauses often introduce dependent clauses that
sentence. We're like Batman and Robin, tackling complex thoughts with
finesse. 04 cannot stand alone and rely on the main clause for
complete meaning.

But hold tight, my cousin's the adverb. We're like the dynamic duo of
Mastery of adverb clauses enables writers to convey
grammar, turning everyday sentences into linguistic adventures. Give
a nod to your friendly adverb clause to make language pop! 🌟 05 relationships between actions and ideas with greater
precision.
 Definitions
Here are the complete text book defintions for adverbs, clauses and adverb clauses.

An Adverb is a word or expression that generally modifies a verb, adjective or

another adverb, clause, preposition or sentence. It typically express manner,
place, time, frequency, degree, level of certainty etc. answering questions such
Adverbs
as how, in what way, when, where, to what extent.

According to the Oxford Learner's Dictionary, a clause is defined as “a

Clauses group of words that includes a subject and a verb, and forms a sentence
or part of a sentence.”

Adverb Clauses An adverbial clause (or adverb clause) is a clause containing a subject
and verb that acts as an adverb to modify the main clause of a sentence.
Adverbial clauses are connected to the main clause of a sentence using
subordinating conjunctions (e.g., “because,” “since,” “before,”
“although,” “so that”). Adverbial clauses are always dependent (i.e., they
have a subject and verb, but they can’t form standalone sentences).
the practice:
State if the following are adverbs, clauses or adverb clauses.
If you have time, construct complete sentences using each.

Though we left
Today I did not bring While waiting home early
my umbrella

If possible Before sunset Often Really

 creative writing skill

How to Identify and

use Adverb
Clauses?
Look at the following sentence: The surgeon completed the operation by relying on the
expertise of the attending physician.

Step 1: Identify the subject or subject phrase of the sentence.

The subject: The surgeon is performing the action, so the surgeon is the subject.

Step 2: Identify the predicate or predicate phrase of the sentence. What is the subject doing?
The predicate: The surgeon's action was completing the operation, so completed the operation
is the predicate phrase.

Step 3: After figuring out the subject and predicate, then apply these question starters to
them: How? Why? When? Where?
For this example, asking "How did the surgeon complete the operation?" provides us with the
answer: by relying on the expertise of the attending physician.

Therefore, the adverbial clause of the sentence is by relying on the expertise of the attending
physician.
 Practice Questions
Adverbial Clauses
Identify the adverb clause in the following sentences.

1. While the cat's away, the mice will play.

2. A lie travels around the world while truth is putting her boots on.
3. If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
4. Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events.
5. Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.
6. You have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a handsome prince.
7. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
8. Life is what happens when you are making other plans.
9. As soon as you forbid something, you make it extraordinarily appealing.
10. Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else.
 Answer Key
1. While the cat's away, the mice will play.
2. A lie travels around the world while truth is putting her boots on.
3. If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you
there.
4. Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events.
5. Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.
6. You have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a handsome prince.
7. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time
to pause and reflect.
8. Life is what happens when you are making other plans.
9. As soon as you forbid something, you make it extraordinarily
appealing.
10. Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else.
types of adverb
clauses
Examples
BegINNING OF A SENTENCE
(Expressing Time):
Before the movie started, Sarah had already bought her tickets.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Temporal Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Manner):
In a hurry, Alex packed his bags for the trip.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Modal Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Condition):
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel our picnic.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Conditional Adverb Clause)
MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE
(Expressing Cause):
The movie, which we had been waiting for, finally started.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Relative Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Contrast):
The weather was beautiful, although it was cold.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Concessive Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Place):
Sam walked to the park where he could relax and enjoy nature.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Locative Adverb Clause)
End OF A SENTENCE
(Expressing Condition):
She will go to the party if she finishes her work early.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Conditional Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Purpose):
She studied hard all night so that she could ace the exam.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Purpose Adverb Clause)

(Expressing Result):
He ran so fast that he won the race.
(Kind of Adverb Clause: Result Adverb Clause)
to conclude
In conclusion, adverb clauses are powerful tools that add depth and
nuance to our sentences.
By providing additional information about the time, cause, condition,
manner, or purpose of actions, they enhance our communication and
make our writing more precise.
As you incorporate adverb clauses into your own expressions, remember
that they contribute to the richness of language and help convey a more
comprehensive understanding of events.
So, go ahead, experiment with adverb clauses, and elevate the impact of
your sentences.

Good Luck and happy writing!

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