Question

Identify the type of adverb clause underlined in the following sentence:
He took an umbrella lest it should rain

• A. Adverb Clause of Time
• B. Adverb Clause of Cause or Reason
• C. Adverb Clause of Purpose
• D. Adverb Clause of Supposition

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Adverb Clause of Purpose

The underlined clause answers the question "why", in relation to a specific purpose, therefore it is an adverbial clause of purpose. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not indicate time, hence incorrect.