I can't perform magic just because you want me to. (Here, the adverb clause "just because you want me to" modifies the adverb "can't.")
The underlined adverb clause modifies an infinitive in the sentence: "She arrived early to win the race." In this sentence, "to win the race" is the infinitive phrase, and the adverb clause "early" modifies the purpose or reason for her arrival.
In this one: When we went to the zoo, we saw an alligator and giraffe
i do not know when the flagpole was painted.
An adverb can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
No, the italicized dependent clause "because the princess pointed to it" is a noun clause, functioning as the reason for why he opened the door. Adverb clauses typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while noun clauses act as nouns in a sentence.
The underlined adverb clause modifies an infinitive in the sentence: "She arrived early to win the race." In this sentence, "to win the race" is the infinitive phrase, and the adverb clause "early" modifies the purpose or reason for her arrival.
In this one: When we went to the zoo, we saw an alligator and giraffe
It modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb.
Adverb Clause
Adverb phrases modify the verb, adjective, or adverb of the sentence.
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You could modify a phrasal verb (more than one word), or modify an entire clause with an adverb such as "fortunately."
i do not know when the flagpole was painted.
A verb is modified by an adverb or an adverbial phrase.
An adverb can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
No, the italicized dependent clause "because the princess pointed to it" is a noun clause, functioning as the reason for why he opened the door. Adverb clauses typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, while noun clauses act as nouns in a sentence.
The phrase "as soon as the store clerk arrived" is a dependent adverb clause, specifically a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb to modify the main clause.