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Adverbial(Adverb)Clauses
Adverbial clauses are groups of words that function as adverbs in a sentence. They provide additional information about the action in the main clause, answering questions such as when, where, why, how, to what extent, or under what conditions.
Preposition – “Below”
Preposition below with the meaning -lower than or under: Here are some examples of the preposition below used to indicate something that is lower than or under something else: The submarine descended to a depth of 200 meters below the surface of the ocean. Please place the books below the table so they don't clutter the room.
Preposition – “Before”
Preposition before with the meaning – till, earlier: Here are some examples of the preposition before used with the meaning of till or earlier than the time or event mentioned: Before five o'clock: I'll meet you at the park before five o'clock. Before dinner: Let's go for a walk before dinner to work up an appetite.
Preposition – “Across”
Across with the meaning – through or from one side to another: The preposition across can often be used to mean through or from one side to another. Here are some examples to illustrate its usage: The hikers trekked across the dense forest. (Meaning: The hikers walked through the dense forest.) The river flowed across the valley. (Meaning: The river flowed through the valley, from one side to another.)
The Infinitive-Non-Finite form of the Verb
The infinitive is a verb form that typically uses the word to before the base form of the verb. For example: to run, to walk, to eat, etc. The infinitive form is often used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence.