Sunday, April 12, 2015

grammar - Type of subordinate clause in 'I am happy that you are here'



In the sentence 'I am happy that you are here', 'that you are here' acts as a subordinate clause.



However, I am unsure what type of subordinate clause it is: i.e. I'm not sure if it's an adverbial, adjectival, or noun clause.



Anyone able to help?


Answer



This is an adverbial clause as adverbial clauses are used among others for C³--- cause, condition and contrast.





I am happy that (because) you are here.




The adjective happy is modified by the subordinate adverbial clause. Adverbs mostly modify verbs, adjectives or another adverb in a sentence.


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