MORE ABOUT ADVERB CLAUSES

45. We have seen that an Adverb clause is a subordinate clause which does the work of

an Adverb. It may, therefore, modify some verb, adjective, or Adverb in the main clause;

as,

Strike the iron while it is hot.

You are taller than I thought.

He ran so quickly that he soon overtook me.

46. Adverb clauses are of many kinds and may be classified as Adverb Clauses of:-

1. Time

2. Place.

3. Purpose.

4. Cause.

5. Condition.

6. Result.

7. Comparison.

8. Supposition or Concession.

1. Adverb Clauses of time

47. Adverb Clauses of time are introduced by the Subordinating Conjunctions whenever,

while, after, before, since, as, etc.

When you have finished your work you may go home.

I will do it when I think fit.

Don't talk while she is singing.

While I command this ship there will be good discipline.

He came after night had fallen.

After the law had been passed this form of crime ceased.

Do it before you forget.

Before you go bring me some water.

I have not been well since I returned from Chennai.

There was silence as the leader spoke.

As he came into the room all rose to their feet.

The doctor always comes whenever he is sent for.

They were commanded to wait till the signal was given.

The world always will be the same so long as men are men.

As soon as he heard the news he wrote to me.

Just as he entered the room the clock struck.

No sooner did he see us than he disappeared.

Exercise 43.

Write five sentences containing Adverb clauses of time.

2. Adverb Clauses of Place

48. Adverb Clauses of Place are introduced by the Subordinating Conjunctions where and

whereas,

I have put it where I can find it again.

They can stay where they are.

Where you live I will live.

He led the caravan wherever he wanted to go.

You can put it wherever you like.

Let him be arrested wherever he may be found.

In older English whence and whither were also used.

Go quickly whence you came.

The wind bloweth whither it listeth.

Exercise 44.

Write three sentences containing Adverb clauses of place.

3. Adverb Clauses of Purpose

49. Adverb clauses of purpose are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions so that,

in order that and lest. (In order that and lest are used in a formal style.)

I will give you a map so that you can find the way.

We eat so that we may live.

The UNO was formed in order that countries might discuss world problems better.

He was extra polite to his superiors lest something adverse should be written into his

records.

'Sleep not lest your Lord come in the night.'

The conjunction that occurred in older English:

He drew the sword that he might defend himself.

'Come hither that I may bless thee.'

Exercise 45.

Write three sentences containing Adverb clauses of purpose.

4. Adverb Clauses of Cause or Reason

50. Adverb Clauses of Cause or Reason are introduced by the Subordinating conjunctions

because, as, since, that.

Because I like you, I shall help you.

I did it because I wanted to.

I did not buy it because I did not like the look of it.

He thinks, because he is rich, he can buy justice.

Since you are so clever you will be able to explain this.

Since your father is not at home, I will ask you to take the message.

Since you swear to serve me faithfully, I will employ you.

I am glad that you like it.

He was very pleased that you have passed.

As he was not there, I spoke to his brother.