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"Dependent" means it cannot stand on its own.
An adverb clause is a group of words that tells when, where, why, under what conditions, or to what degree and it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It depends on the sentence (an independent clause) for its meaning.
Here are some words that introduce adverb clauses: when, if, before, because, although, after, unless, since, etc.
Here are a few examples in sentences:
After I finish my homework, I will go out and play.
After I finish my homework is the adverb clause that tells when the action ("will go out and play") will take place (after the homework is finished). The adverb clause cannot stand on its own because it wouldn't make sense without the sentence (I will go out and play). It depends on the sentence for its meaning.
Clean up your room before you go shopping.
The adverb clause is before you go shopping. It is modifying the verb "clean up." When must you "clean up"? "Before you go shopping."
Make a sandwich if you get hungry. Under what conditions will you "make a sandwich" (a verbal phrase)? According to the adverb clause, if you get hungry.
Upset because his sister took the last piece of pizza, Dustin refused to help her clean the kitchen. Why is Dustin upset (upset is the verb)? He's upset because his sister took the last piece of pizza (the adverb clause).
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A dependent clause used to describe a verb adjective or adverb?
adverb clause
Is unless an adverb?
No, it is not. It is a conjunction, used to connect a restrictive dependent clause.* uses that are a preposition are practically unseen in modern English
What is an elliptical adverb clause?
An 'adverb clause' is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells when, where, how, to what extent or under what conditions.
Is when he was young a noun clause adjective clause or adverb clause?
When he was young ... - as in When he was young he did some very foolish things - is an adverb clause of time.
Fill in the blank A clause that doesn't make sense without the presence of another clause is called?
A clause that does not make sense without the presence of another clause is called a dependent clause.
A dependent clause used to describe a verb adjective or adverb?
adverb clause
What kind of clause is as soon as the store clerk arrive?
The phrase "as soon as the store clerk arrived" is a dependent adverb clause, specifically a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb to modify the main clause.
What do Subordinating conjunctions introduce?
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as complete sentences. They help establish the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause in a sentence.
Is it true that the italicized dependent clause in the sentence he opened that door because the princess pointed to it is an adverb clause?
No, the italicized dependent clause "because the princess pointed to it" is a noun clause, functioning as the reason for why he opened the door. Adverb clauses typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while noun clauses act as nouns in a sentence.
Is if an adverb?
No. The word "if" is a subordinating conjunction and establishes the relationship between the dependent clause and the rest of the sentence.
Is after a subordinating conjunction?
Yes, it can be. It can also be a preposition (used with just a noun object), or an adverb (used alone). conjunction - He went home before he went to the meeting. preposition - He went home before the meeting. adverb - He had met the owner before.
Where they would be protected from the wind is this phrase a noun?
'Where they would be protected from the wind' is an adverbial clause, a group of words that contains a subject (they) and a verb (be protected) but is not a complete thought, not a complete sentence.An adverbial clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb; the entire clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
A clause that tells how when where or to what extent something was done?
An adverb clause is a dependent clause that provides more information about the verb in the main clause. It typically answers the questions of how, when, where, or to what extent something was done. For example, "She sang beautifully during the concert," where "during the concert" is the adverb clause indicating when.
Is unless an adverb?
No, it is not. It is a conjunction, used to connect a restrictive dependent clause.* uses that are a preposition are practically unseen in modern English
Is even though an adverb or adjective?
The phrase "even though" (though, although) is a conjunction, used to create a dependent clause.
Is I like tomatoes when the moon is full a sentence that has an adverb clause and what is the adverb clause and the subject and verb of the adverb clause?
Yes, "when the moon is full" is an adverb clause. Adverb clause: "when the moon is full" Subject: moon Verb: is
What type of clause whatever you like in the sentence You can take whatever you like?
The dependent clause, "whatever you like" is an adverbial clause, modifying the verb "can take".The word "whatever" can function as an adjective, an adverb, a pronoun, and interjection.
