The first group of words “to get a guitar”, does not have a subject and a
predicate of its own. It therefore is a phrase. This phrase is the object of
the verb “wish” and hence does the work of a noun. It is a noun phrase.
The second group of words, “that I could get a guitar” has a subject and a
predicate of its own. It is a clause and is the object of the verb “wish” and
hence does the work of a noun. Therefore it is a noun clause.
whether
how
however
which
whichever
The words whom and whomever may be used in formal writing but are not used as frequently in speech,
instead often replaced by who and whoever, respectively.
Adverb Clauses of Time are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like
when, whenever, since, before, after, till and as.
As I entered the room, people turned and looked at me.
They arrived after the British.
Before you leave, kindly meet me.
Please wait till your turn comes.
As soon as I heard the news I rushed to the spot.
2. Adverb Clauses of Place
Adverb clauses of place are introduced by subordinating
conjunctions like where, wherever, whence.
The puppy followed the boy wherever he went.
Where the eagles soar, no bird can reach.
3. Adverb Clauses of Manner
Adverb clauses of manner are introduced by subordinating
conjunctions like as, if, and though
Do to others as they have done to you
As you sow, so shall you reap.
The cat sprang off the wall as if it had seen a ghost.
He talked as if he knew us for many years.
4. Adverb Clauses of Cause or Reason
Adverb clauses of cause or reason are introduced by subordinating
conjunctions like because, since, that, and as
o The child was frightened because it was lonely.
o As he was absent, we couldn’t meet him.
o He was glad that he met his roommate from his college days.
o Since she procured it for me, I must pay her.
5. Adverb Clauses of Purpose
Adverb clauses of purpose are introduced by subordinating
conjunctions like that, in order that, so that and lest.
Work hard that you may succeed in your game.
Take care so that you don’t lose the data.
She lives frugally in order that she may pay her sister’s tuition
fees.
Memorials are erected lest we forget
6. Adverb clauses of result or consequence
Adverb clauses of result or consequence are introduced by
subordinating conjunctions like that (normally preceded by so or
such in the main clause) Sometimes, the conjunction is understood:
o He ran so fast that he was terribly out of breath.
o The foreigner spoke with such a thick accent that nobody
understood him
o The place was so far off, that we set out early i
7. Adverb clauses of comparison
Adverb clauses of comparison of degree are introduced by one of
the subordinating conjunctions, or relative adverbs like as and then
She is as beautiful as she is beautiful.
He is not as foolish as you take him to be.
8. Adverb clauses of condition
Adverb clauses of condition are generally introduced by subordinating
conjunctions
If it rains, the pitch will be spoit
I must do my best whether I like it or not
If I were you, I would take the trouble
9. Adverb clauses of supposition or connection
Adverb clauses of supposition or concession are introduced by
subordinating conjunctions like although, though,
He is successful though he doesn’t work hard
Although it was a holiday, he went to his office.
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