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Adverb Clause


Hi there,

I am confused.In Adverb clause lesson , you have mentioned that the "In north Germany " is an adverb clause . How do you explain that could be a clause and does not have a subject or verb . I think this's a phrase unless you have some explanation.

Thank you

Re: Adverb Clause

Look again at what was written:

Adverbial CLAUSES and PHRASES (((NOTE that it refers to both)))

Quite often, an adverb in a sentence comprises several words. These types of adverbs are called adverbial PHRASES OR adverbial CLAUSES.

Adverbs of Place
It is colder and wetter in the north of Germany. ( My comment: example of an adverbial phrase)

Put the sign where the students can read it. (My comment: example of an adverbial clause)

But you're right, Sue. The writer should have made it clear which is the phrase, and which is the clause, just like I did with my comments.