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Adverbial Clauses. An adverbial clause is a clause that functions as an adverb . In other words, it contains subject (explicit or implied) and predicate , and it modifies a verb. What is an adverb clause?. It tells you … How? (under what condition?) Why? When?
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An adverbial clause is a clause that functions as an adverb. In other words, it contains subject (explicit or implied) and predicate, and it modifies a verb.
What is an adverb clause? It tells you … • How? (under what condition?) • Why? • When? … Something happens in a sentence.
Shemakesdiner aftershegets home. • He went to the store because he needed some eggs. After she gets home, she makes diner. • Johngoes to the bank ifheneeds • money. If he needs money, John goes to the bank • They are moving to California because they like the weather.
Subordination Conjunctions • An adverb clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction: