Definition:
An adverbial clause is a clause that has an adverb-like function in modifying another clause.
Discussion:
An adverbial clause is likely to be distinct in its syntax or verb morphology.
Examples:
(English)
He kept quiet in order to avoid trouble.
See Also:
Adverb (Linguistics)Source:
Hartmann and Stork 19726
Pei and Gaynor 19547
Thompson and Longacre 1985171–172, 177
Crystal 198061
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