adverbial clase

ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

Digunakan sebagai klausa yang berfungsi sebagai kata keterangan  ( adverb ) dan memberikan informasi tentang verb, adjective, atau adverb lain.

Klausa ini biasa dikombinasikan dengan independent clause untuk membentuk suatu complex sentence (kalimat kompleks). Complex sentence merupakan kalimat yang terdiri dari independent dan satu atau lebih dependent clause. Adapun adverbial clause menyediakan informasi tambahan mengenai independent clause dengan kapasitasnya menjawab pertanyaan: how, when, where, why, atau to what degree.

Contoh Adverbial Clause:

Complex Sentence	Keterangan
When he cleaned the kitchen, he found a lot of expired food. (Dia membersihkan dapur ketika dia menemukan banyak makanan kadaluarsa.)	When= subordinate conjunction; When he cleaned the kitchen= adverbial clause; he found a lot of expired food= independent clause

Rumus Adverbial Clause

Rumus complex sentence dan adverbial clause adalah sebagai berikut.

Complex Sentence:

Independent Clause (S + V +/- …)* + Adverbial Clause

Adverbial Clause:

Subordinate Conjunction + S + V +/- …

*S + V +/- … = predicate

Punctuation (Tanda Baca) pada Adverbial Clause

Adverbial clause dapat berada di awal kalimat, kemudian diikuti oleh independent clause. Sebaliknya, independent clause dapat berada di awal kalimat, kemudian diikuti oleh adverbial clause. Jika berada di awal, diujung klausa ini diberi tanda baca koma.

Contoh Complex Sentence:

• Di awal: Because I had free time, I visited your house.
• Di akhir: I visited your house because I had free time. (Saya mengunjungi rumahmu karena saya punya waktu luang.)

Fungsi dan Contoh Kalimat Adverbial Clause

Fungsi dan contoh kalimat adverbial clause adalah sebagai berikut.

Fungsi	Contoh Kalimat Adverbial Clause	Keterangan
memberikan informasi tentang verb	You were sleeping when she arrived. (Dia tiba ketika kamu sedang tertidur.)	verb= were sleeping; subordinate conjunction= when; adverbial clause= when she arrived
memberikan informasi tentang adjective	Her face is fresh because she always does exercise and eats fruits. (Wajahnya segar karena dia selalu berolahraga dan makan buah-buahan.)	adjective= fresh; subordinate conjunction= because; adverbial clause= because she always does exercise and eats fruits
memberikan informasi tentang adverb	He drove fast in order that he could arrive on time. (Dia mengemudi dengan cepat agar dia dapat tiba tepat waktu.)	adverb= fast; subordinate conjunction= in order that; adverbial clause= in order that he could arrive on time

The types of adverbial clause include:

     

 1. Clause of Time

Clause which shows the time. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as after, before, no Sooner, while, as, etc..

Example:

• switch off the radio before you go out.

• While she was walking home, she saw an accident.

 2.  Clause of Place

Clause that indicates the place. Usually made by using the conjunction as where, nowhere, anywhere, Wherever, etc..

Example:

• They sat down Wherever They Could find empty seats

• The guard Stood where he was positioned.

 3.   Clause of Contrast (or  Concession)

Clause that indicates the existence of a conflict between two events or events that are related. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time, etc..

Example:

• Mary wanted to stop, whereas I wanted to go on.

• Although it is late, we'll stay a little longer.

• He is very friendly, even if he is a clever student.

4.   Clause of Manner

Clause which shows how the cars work is done or event occurs. Usually made by using the conjunction (connecting word) such as, how, like, in that, etc..

Example:

• You may finish it how you like.

• They may beat us again, like They did in 1978.

5.  Clause of Purpose and Result

Clause which shows the relationship intentions / objectives and outcomes. Usually made by using conjunctions such as (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc.

Example:

• They went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats.

• She bought a book so (that) Could she learn English

• He is saving his money so That he may take a long vacation.

6 .   Clause of Cause and Effect

Clause indicating cause and effect relationships. There are some patterns to form this type of clause.

Example:

• It was a hot day Such That We Decided to stay indoors. or It was so hot a day That We Decided to stay indoors.

• It was an interesting book Such That he could not put it down. Or It was so interesting a book That he could not put it down.

In addition, to reveal the cause and effect relationships (cause and effect) can be used another pattern, namely:

  1. Using preposition (preposition) like Because of, due to, due to the fact that, etc.

Example:

• Because of the cold weather, we stayed home. (= We stayed home Because of the cold weather)

• Due to the cold weather, we stayed home. (= We stayed home due to the cold weather)

• Due to the fact That the weather was cold, we stayed home. (= We stayed home due to the fact That the weather was cold)

  2. Using conjunctions (conjunction) as Because, since, now, that, as, as long as, inasmuch as

Example:

• Because he was sleepy, he went to bed.

• Since he's not interested in classical music, he Decided not to go to the concert.

• Inasmuch as the two government leaders reach an agreement Could not, the possibilities for peace are still remote.

  3. Use transition words such as therefore, consequently.

Example:

• Alex failed the test Because he did not study.

• Alex did not study. Therefore, he failed the test.

• Alex did not study. Consequently, he failed the test.