adverb
adverb
adverb
Adverb clause
think its stupid how you have the qustion on here but no the dam answer
The clause shown in parentheses before "they had dinner" is a subordinate clause, specifically an adverbial clause. It provides additional information about the timing or condition related to the main clause. This type of clause typically cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
adjective
adverbial clause
adverbial clause
The clause in parentheses is a noun clause, functioning as the direct object in the sentence. It introduces the idea of the surprise and provides more information about it.
adjective
adjective
adverb A+