advrb
Adverb Clause
To modify a 'verb' the clue is in the name of the qualifying word , viz. 'AD**VERB**'.
A clause modifier is simply a clause that modifies something. A clause is a sentence with at least a subject and a verb, for instance "I went to school". Now if we want to turn this clause into a modifier, we simply let it modify the meaning of something, for instance the phrase "I had breakfast": I had breakfast before I went to school.
A group of related words with a subject and predicate that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb is called a "clause." Specifically, an adverbial clause serves this function by providing additional information about the manner, time, place, reason, or condition of the action described in the main clause. For example, in the sentence "She sings beautifully when she is happy," the clause "when she is happy" modifies the verb "sings."
The description refers to an adverbial clause. An adverbial clause is a group of related words that contains a subject and a predicate and provides additional information about a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. It typically answers questions such as when, where, why, or how something occurs. For example, in the sentence "She sings beautifully when she is happy," the clause "when she is happy" modifies the verb "sings."
It modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb.
You could modify a phrasal verb (more than one word), or modify an entire clause with an adverb such as "fortunately."
Adverb Clause
In this one: When we went to the zoo, we saw an alligator and giraffe
Yes, it will modify a verb within another clause, e.g. "We can have breakfast if we arrive by 8 AM." "If we arrive by 8 AM, we will not have to wait in line."
A clause can function as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence. It can also function as an adverbial to modify the verb or provide additional information about the action.
To modify a 'verb' the clue is in the name of the qualifying word , viz. 'AD**VERB**'.
An adverb can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
The month May is not The adverb may is
A clause modifier is simply a clause that modifies something. A clause is a sentence with at least a subject and a verb, for instance "I went to school". Now if we want to turn this clause into a modifier, we simply let it modify the meaning of something, for instance the phrase "I had breakfast": I had breakfast before I went to school.
A verb is modified by an adverb or an adverbial phrase.
An adverb can modify or describe a verb.