I have an essay due tomorrow and it is required to have at least one adverb clause. I'm still a little confused about how to create an adverb clause. Help pleasee?!
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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb within a sentence. It adds information about time, place, manner, condition, purpose, reason, or contrast. Adverb clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as "after," "while," "because," "if," "although," etc.
To create an adverb clause, follow these steps:
1. Identify the main clause in your sentence. This is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
2. Determine the type of information you want to add. Adverb clauses provide information about various aspects, as mentioned earlier, such as time, place, etc.
3. Choose a suitable subordinating conjunction that represents the type of information you want to add to your main clause. For example, if you want to provide information about time, you may use "after," "while," or "before."
4. Add the subordinating conjunction at the beginning of the dependent clause.
5. Write the dependent clause, ensuring it has a subject and a verb and that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Here's an example:
Main clause: I will go to the library.
Adverb clause: After I finish my homework.
Combining these two clauses, you get:
I will go to the library after I finish my homework.
Remember, using adverb clauses can help add more information and complexity to your essay. I hope this explanation helps, and good luck with your essay! Let me know if you have any more questions.
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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb within a sentence. It provides information about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, answering questions such as how, when, where, why, or to what extent. Adverb clauses usually begin with subordinating conjunctions like "although," "because," "when," "if," "where," "while," "since," "before," or "after."
To create an adverb clause, follow these steps:
1. Identify the main clause and the subordinating conjunction you want to use. The main clause is the independent clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
2. Determine the type of information the adverb clause should provide. Ask yourself questions like "When did it happen?", "Why did it happen?", "How did it happen?", or "Under what conditions did it happen?"
3. Write the adverb clause by combining the subordinating conjunction with the appropriate subject and verb. Make sure the adverb clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it lacks complete meaning. It is dependent on the main clause.
Here are a few examples of how to create adverb clauses using different subordinating conjunctions:
- Time: "I will call you when I get home."
In this example, "when I get home" is the adverb clause that answers the question "When will I call you?"
- Place: "She knew where to find the book."
Here, "where to find the book" is the adverb clause that provides the answer to the question "Where did she know to find the book?"
- Reason: "He couldn't come because he was feeling sick."
The adverb clause "because he was feeling sick" explains the reason why he couldn't come.
Remember that adverb clauses are dependent on main clauses and cannot function as complete sentences on their own.
I hope this helps you understand how to create adverb clauses for your essay! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.