Adverb clauses adalah klausa yang berfungsi sebagai
adverbia. Adverbclause adalah dependent clause (klausa yang tidak dapat berdiri
sendiri) yang mengindikasikan bagaimana, kapan, dimana, kenapa, atau dalam
kondisi apa sesuatu terjadi atau bahkan bisa juga untuk mengekspresikan
contrast(perbedaan). Adverb clause dimulai dengan konjungsi yang tergolong
dalam subordinating conjunctions.
Macam-macam dan Contoh KalimatAdverb Clauses
1. Adverb Clause of
Time
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan waktu. Untuk
menunjukkan adverb clause of time kita bisa menggunakan subordinating
conjunctions: after, as long as, as soon as, before, since, until, when,
whenever, while. Contoh:
When I was reading an English book, my friend came.
I’ll tell you as soon as I know.
Before I played basketball, I was a soccer player.
The coach met with her players after the game was over.
Etc.
2. Adverb Clause of
Place
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan tempat, kita bisa
menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: where, wherever, anywhere, everywhere.
Contoh:
You may go wherever you like.
Wherever you are, I’ll be able to find you.
Anywhere you go, sports stars are national heroes.
Etc.
3. Adverb Clause of
Reason
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan alasan, kita bisa
menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: as, because, since. Contoh:
Bella doesn’t go to school because she is sick.
Since it’s raining so heavily, I can’t go out.
He was unable to play in the final games as he had hurt his
ankle.
Etc.
4. Adverb Clause of
Manner
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan cara. Contoh:
Do as I ask you to do.
5. Adverb Clause of
Contrast/ Concession
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan perbedaan atau
pertentangan. Kita bisa menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: although, even
though, though, while, whereasuntuk menunjukkan adverb clause of contrast.
Contoh:
He is still poor although he has worked so hard.
Even though I don’t have much money, I will try to help him.
They won the game, though they didn’t really deserve the
victory.
Etc.
6. Adverb Clause of
Condition
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan syarat, kita bisa
menggunakan subordinating conjunctions: if, even if, only if, unless. Contoh:
You’ll succeed, if you do your best.
If I were a bird, I would fly.
You won’t be rich unless you work hard.
You will be comfortable inside the house even if it’s cold
and raining outside.
Etc.
7. Adverb Clause of Result
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan akibat. Contoh:
She is so short that she can’t become a stewardess.
She studies so hard that she is successful in her study.
8. Adverb Clause of
Purpose
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan tujuan. Contoh:
Susan takes a computer lesson in order that she can get a
job easily.
People eat nutritious food so that they will keep healthy.
9. Adverb Clause of
Comparison
Adalah klausa adverbia yang menyatakan perbandingan. Contoh:
Johan can speak English as fluently as his teacher.
An elephant is stronger than a rabbit.
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