Appositives &

Adverb Clauses
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Appositives
Appositives are actually reduced adjective clause.
An appositive is a noun phrase that explains or However, unlike adjective clause, they do not contain a
rephrases another noun phrase. It usually comes marker or a verb.
after the noun which it rephrases. It may also come
before the subject of a sentence.
Buffalo Bill, a famous frontiersman, operated his Appositive are usually sparatid from the rest of the
own wild was show. (Appostive following a noun) saintence by commas, but some short appositives (usually
names) are not.
A famous frontiersman, Bufallo Bill operated his
own wild west show. (Appositive before a subject)

Oak, one of the most durable hard woods, is often used to make furnitur. (Appositive)

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Adverb Clauses
A. Full Adverb Clauses
An adverb clause consist of a connecting word, called an adverb
clause marker (or subbordinate conjuction), an at least a subject an
a verb.
An adverb clause can precede the main clause or follow it. When
the adverb clause comesUse
Adverb Clauses Marker
first , it is separated from the main clause
Example
by a comma.
Because Cause Because the speaker was sick,
the programe was cancelled.

Since Cause Since credit cards are so

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Altough Opposition (contrary cause) Altough he earns a good salary,
he never saves any money.

Even though Opposition (contrary cause) Even though she was, she stayed
up late.

While Contrast Some people arrived in taxis while

others took the subway.

If Condition The automobile had not been inveted,

what would people use for basic
transportation?

Unless Condition I won't go unless you do.

When Condition Your heart rate increases when

you exercise.

While Time Some people like to listen to

music while they are studying.

As Time One train was arriving as another

was departing.
B. Clause Markers with -Ever

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Words that end with -ever are sometimes used as adverb clause markers. (In some
sentences, these words are actually noun clauses markers, but they are seldom used that
way in structure items).
The three -ever words that you are likely to see in the structure section are given in the
chart below.

Adverb Clause Marker with- Meaning Example

ever

Wherever any place that... Put the box wherever you can
find room for it.

Wherever any time that... They stay at that hotel

whenever they're in boston.

However anyway that... However you solve the problem ,

you'll get the same answer
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C. REDUCED ADVERB CLAUSE

When the subject of the main clause and the subject of the adverb
clause are the same person or thing, the adverb clause can be
reduced (shortened) . Recuded adverb clauses do not contain a main
verb or a subject. They consist of a marker and a participle (either a
present or a past participle) or a marker and an adjective.
Example:
Althought it had been damaged , the machine was still operational
(Full adverb clause)

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D. Prepositional Phrases with the Same Meaning as Adverb Clause.

Preposition
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There are also certain prepositions that have essentially the same meaning as adverb
clause markers but are used before noun phrase or pronouns, not with clauses.

Related Marker Example

Because of Because/Since He choose that university because

of its fine reputation.

Due to Because/Since The accident was due to mechanical

failure.

On account of Because/Since Visiblity is poor today on account of air

polution.

In spite of Although/Even though He enjoys motorcycle riding in

spite of the danger.

Despite Although/Even though Despite is lose, the team is still in

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