What is an adverbial clause? Adverbial Clause by PKG

➡️What is an adverbial clause? Adverbial Clause by PKG

An adverbial clause is a group of words that functions as an adverb, modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb in the main clause of a sentence. It provides information about time, place, manner, condition, reason, or purpose. Adverbial clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as "when," "while," "because," "if," "although," "since," "after," "before," "so that," and "where."

### Examples:

1. **Time**: 

   - "We will go for a walk **after the rain stops**."

   - "She was happy **when she heard the news**."

2. **Place**: 

   - "You can sit **wherever you like**."

   - "They built a park **where the old factory used to be**."

3. **Manner**: 

   - "He talks **as if he knows everything**."

   - "She danced **as though no one was watching**."

4. **Condition**: 

   - "**If it rains**, we will stay indoors."

   - "You can come to the party **provided that you bring a gift**."

5. **Reason**: 

   - "She is tired **because she worked late**."

   - "They moved **since the house was too small**."

6. **Purpose**: 

   - "He studied hard **so that he could pass the exam**."

   - "They left early **in order that they might catch the train**."

7. **Concession**: 

   - "**Although it was raining**, they went for a hike."

   - "She accepted the job **even though it was far from home**."

Adverbial clauses add detail and context to the main clause, making the meaning of the sentence clearer and more specific.