Dependent clauses which act as an adverb are called adverbial clauses. Similar to other clauses, these clauses either modify a verb or an adjective or an adverb. Adverbs perform basically eight different types of functions which are as follows:
1. Adverb Phrase Head: This type of phrases consists of an adverb and some modifiers. Few examples of adverb phrase head are, however, quietly, quickly, etc.
2. As Adjective Phrase Modifier: These phrases either modify an adjective or describe an adjective.
For example:
• Habitually late comers will not be allowed in the class.
• Your newborn baby son is very thin.
3. As Adverb Phrase Modifier: These phrases or words either describe or modify an adverb phrase.
For example:
• The noise from the next door is extremely loud.
• President’s actions are almost always perfect.
4. As Prepositional Phrase Modifier: A prepositional phrase modifier modifies or describes a prepositional phrase.
For example:
• His diagrams are not very much like the original.
• You seem rather driving under the influence of alcohol.
5. As Adjunct Adverbials: Adjunct adverbials are the words or phrases which modify or describe an entire clause by providing extra information like time, purpose, place, condition.
For example:
• The construction company had to demolish the old museum on the prime location so that an upscale apartment can be made.
• You will definitely regret in future if you do not take precautionary measures now.
6. As Disjunct Adverbials: Disjunct adverbial is a word which provides additional information to make the sentence more meaningful. This basically gives an insight of the attitude or tone of the person speaking.
For example:
• Surprisingly, none of the students qualified the entrance test.
• Honestly, I have no idea of what you are saying.
7. As Conjunct Adverbials: These phrases or words link two or more clauses trying to derive a textual relationship between them.
For example:
• Peter accepted the decision even if it meant he will lose his job.
• Except for high blood sugar, I am hale and hearty.
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