Adverbial Clauses: TIME CLAUSES (after, long before, while, the next time, the last time, etc.)

The video tutorial explains the use of clauses in sentence construction, focusing on main and subordinate clauses. It covers how to link clauses using conjunctions and delves into different types of subordinate clauses, including conditionals. The lesson also highlights adverbial clauses, particularly time clauses, and provides examples to illustrate their usage. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining consistent tense in sentences and offers advanced examples of time clause usage.

What is the primary function of a subordinate clause in a sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To express the main idea

• To conclude the sentence

• To provide additional information

Which conjunction is used to link two clauses in the sentence: 'Mary is a good student, so she deserves a good grade'?

• So

• Because

• But

• And

What type of clause begins with words like 'after', 'if', and 'when'?

• Relative clause

• Independent clause

• Subordinate clause

• Main clause

Which of the following is NOT a type of adverbial clause?

• Purpose clause

• Noun clause

• Manner clause

• Conditional clause

In the sentence 'She decided to take up a course at university when she finished college', what is the function of the clause 'when she finished college'?

• Adverbial clause

• Noun clause

• Main clause

• Relative clause

Which conjunction can be used to indicate a time relationship in a sentence?

• And

• Or

• While

• But

What is the purpose of using expressions like 'the next time' or 'long before' in time clauses?

• To express a condition

• To indicate a sequence of events

• To emphasize the main clause

• To introduce a new topic