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G A subordinate clause that acts as an adjective in a sentence is called an adjective
clause. Adjective clauses are also known as relative clauses.
Read the following examples:

1. Never speak an unkind word that might hurt other .
2. That lady is the new teacher whom we met at the station .

G A subordinate clause that performs the function of an adverb in a sentence is called
an adverb clause .

Read the following examples:
1. If you stop shouting , I will buy you chocolates.

2. She spoke slowly so that Yashika would understand .
Adverb clauses are introduced by the following words:

G to show contrast although, even if, even though

G to show condition if, unless, provided that
G to show manner as if

G to show effect so .......... that

G to show comparison than, as ......... so, so .......... as
G to show place where, wherever

G to show purpose so that
G to show reason because, as, since

G to show time when, while, before, after, since, as, as soon as

A. Tell whether the underlined phrases are noun , adjective or adverb phrases .
1. He is rather fond of rafting. ______________________

2. The bewildered tourist was lost. ______________________
3. It was a story as old as time. ______________________

4. I thank you with all my heart. ______________________
5. He nodded as if he understood. ______________________

6. Your banana pie smells very tempting. ______________________

B. Complete the sentences given below by adding clauses according to the instructions.
1. The customer asked the salesperson ____________________ (noun clause).
2. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator ___________________ (adverb clause).

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