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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Adverbial Clause--when

Why do we need a jumper when it's not even cold out?

What is the reason we need a jumper when it's not even cold out?

What question does the adverbial clause in italics answer?

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Does it have to answer a question? cold out' is a commentary clause.

— Mister Micawber

  • Does it have to answer a question?
  • cold out' is a commentary clause.
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Does it have to answer a question? 'When...cold out' is a commentary clause.
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Well if the clause is adverbial it normally modifies the verb or entire sentence and answers a question like when, why etc (as you know)...Since it doesn't, I was wondering how correct the clause was (although it does sound absolutely fine of course)
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It is not adverbial, I think-- or if it is, it is of a different kind. It is an independent comment; it can appear like this: Why do we need a jumper? It's not even cold out! Or maybe 'when' = 'because' and we're back to an adverb: Why do we need a jumper– because it's not even cold out!


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