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
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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When,
Before,
After,
Since,
While,
As,
As soon as,
Until,
Till, etc.
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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.
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Conditional
clause
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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if,
unless,
only if
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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.
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Purpose
clauses
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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in order to,
so that,
in order that
lest
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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
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Reason
clauses
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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because,
since,
as,
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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.
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Result
clauses
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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so...that
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My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey
home that the lid would not stay closed.
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Concession
clauses
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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although,
though,
while
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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.
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Place
clauses
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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where,
wherever,
anywhere,
everywhere, etc.
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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.
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Clause
of comparison
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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as
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Johan can speak English as fluently as his teacher.
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Clauses
of manner
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Subordinate Conjunctions
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Sentences
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as,
like,
the way
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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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