Question

Complete the sentence with a suitable adverb clause:
Ygritte has borrowed some Hindi books _____________________.

a) To learn the language
b) And will return them soon
c) In order that she learns the language
d) None of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb in a sentence. The clause either modifies or describes verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. They add information that can elaborate on when, where, why, how, how much or under what condition the action in the sentence takes place.

Complete answer:

An adverb clause contains a subject and a verb, and it functions as an adverb by modifying an adjective, verb, or adverb.
Adverb clauses generally begin with subordinate conjunction like – because, while, till, since, now that, once, until, as soon as, after, etc.
Subordinate conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. It establishes a cause- and – effect relationship between the two.
Now, in the given options –
Option a – ‘to learn the language’ is an infinitive phrase and not an adverb clause.
Option b – ‘and will return them soon’ is an independent clause and not a subordinate clause.
Option c – ‘in order that she learns the language’ is an adverb clause of purpose and ‘in order that’ is subordinate conjunction that refers to the purpose of learning.
Option d – ‘none of the above’ means that none are correct.
If you look at the explanation given you will see that option – ‘c’ fulfills the needs of the question, therefore, this is the correct answer.

Note: Get yourself familiar with the use of adverb clauses and the rules associated with them so as not to make a mistake while solving. Choose the option that adds more information to the action or event that has taken place.