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adverb clause

noun

, Grammar.
  1. a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause.


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The adverb clause takes the place of an adverb in modifying a verb, a verbal, an adjective, or an adverb.

An adverb clause is a clause which takes the place of an adverb.

In the sentence, Do as I say, as I say is an adverb clause of manner, modifying the verb do.

We have found that as is also used as a conjunction to introduce an adverb clause.

Mark all of the dependent clauses and determine whether each is used as a noun, adjective or adverb clause.

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