ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

An adverbial clause is dependent clause introduced by an adverbial subordinator. It is used to modify the verb of the independent clause and tells when (time), where (place), why (reason), for what purpose, how, how long, and how far. It is also used to show contrast and concession.

Type of clause

Time clause

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
When, Before, After, Since, While,  As,  As soon as, Until, Till, etc.	Her goldfish died when she was young. I'll finish this report before I go home. We left after the speeches ended. I have not been well, since I returned from New York. I'll drink my coffee while I am waiting for the bus. There was silence as the leader spoke. He will let us know as soon as he decides We waited until he finished his homework. They were commanded to wait till the signal was give.

Conditional clause

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
if, unless, only if	If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it afterwards. We won't finish in time unless everyone works fast. We'll give you your bicycle only if you do well on your exams.

Purpose clauses

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
in order to, so that, in order that lest	He sat quietly in order to appear polite. They had to take some of his land so that they could extend the churchyard. I tell him everyday in order that he can remember. He was extra polite to his superiors lest something adverse should be written into his records

Reason clauses

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
because, since, as,	I couldn't feel anger against him because I liked him too much. Since she never heard about cloning, she decided to not speak about it. As they graduated, they were looking for jobs.

Result clauses

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
so...that	My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey home that the lid would not stay closed.

Concession clauses

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
although, though, while	I used to read a lot although I don't get much time for books now. Even though you are 13, you can’t go to that movie. Do not talk while she is singing.

Place clauses

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
where,  wherever, anywhere, everywhere, etc.	He said he was happy where he was. Wherever there is music, people will often dance.  I don’t want to go anywhere too expensive. I can`t find it though I`ve looked everywhere.

Clause of comparison

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
as	Johan can speak English as fluently as his teacher.

Clauses of manner

Subordinate Conjunctions	Sentences
as, like, the way	I was never allowed to do things as I wanted to do them.They also Answer the question , "How". They may beat us again, like they did in 1978. I was never allowed to sing the way I wantedto.

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