Question

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

As he was not there, I spoke to his brother.

The underlined is an example of:

1. Adverb Clause of Time
2. Adverb Clause of Place
3. Adverb Clause of Condition
4. Adverb Clause of Reason

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Adverb Clause of Reason

The correct answer is 'Adverb Clause of Reason'.

• The underlined segment is explaining why the action which is mentioned in the sentence was taken.
• Therefore, the underlined is an example of 'Adverb Clause of Reason'.
• Hence, option 4) is the answer.

• The subordinating conjunctions(because, as, since and that) are used to introduce a clause which explains why a certain action was taken. That clause is called 'Adverb clause of reason'.
  • Example: I will not talk to him because he is very rude.