3.1.2 Kinds
Every adverb clause is introduced by a subordinator, they are: when, while, after, since, until, as, although, though, because, now that, if, providing, seeing
that, as…as, moreer…that, whether or not, as much as, where, no matter if, so…that, such a…that, same as.
Kinds of adverb clauses are determined by the subordinators used in the clause, usually based on the meaning of the subordinators.
3.1.2.1 Adverb Clause of Time
Adverb clause of time is used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event. An adverbial time clause also tells when
the action described by the independent clause verb took place. The action or situation in a time clause can occur at the same time or at a different time.
A time clause is introduced by the subordinators whenever, while, as soon as, after, since, as, before, and until.
While
1. While Walter piled food on his plate, he and Atticus talked together like
two men, to the wonderment of Jem and me. page 24 2.
Did I hear you say hell a while ago? page 84
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After
3. ….,old Adolf Hitler has been after the Jews and he’s puttin’ ‘em in
prisons…page 244
Until
4. Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. page 18
As soon as
5. …he needed to get married so they ran to the beauty parlor every Saturday
afternoon as soon as the sun goes down. page 237 6.
Please tell him to come over here as soon as he comes in. page 263
Since
7. You’ll learn that the Jews have been persecuted since the beginning of
history, even driven out of their own country. page 245 8.
The second change in Maycomb since last year was not one of national significance. page 251
Before
9. Before the first morning was over, Miss Caroline Fisher, our teacher,
hauled me up to front of the room and patted the palm of my hand with a ruler, then made me stand in the corner until noon. page 16
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As
10. As I was the last to leave, I saw her sink down into her chair and bury her
head in her arms. page 22
3.1.2.2 Adverb Clause of Place
When it talks about the location or position of something, adverb clause of place is used. Adverb clause of place is introduced by subordinators as given
below:
Where means a definite place
11. The judge decided to send the boys to the state industrial school, where
boys were sometimes sent for no other reason than to provide them with food and decent shelter. page 10
12. He said he couldn’t see my costume much from where he was sitting.
page 259
Wherever means any place
13. …,the right crawlers and flying insects that beat against the screen the
summer long had not gone wherever they go when autumn comes. page 238
Anywhere means any place
14. Miss Frutti said she’d know a Maycomb voice anywhere, and there were
no Maycomb voices in that parlor last night…… page 252
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15. …; he said he wouldn’t be caught anywhere near the high school at
something like that. page 252
3.1.2.3 Adverb Clause of Reason