Adverb Clause

Adverb Clause of Contrast

This shows the contrast between two actions and is introduced by 'whereas'.

Examples
1. He was about to go out whereas she was just coming back.

2. I was going to further my studies whereas he was going to look for a job.

3. I wanted to tell them about our engagement later whereas my fiance wanted to tell them now.

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Adverb Clause of Concession

Adverb Clause of Concession

Definition & Usage
This states something opposed to the main clause but does not deny its validity. It is introduced by 'although', 'even though', 'even if', 'while', 'whereas','however', 'whatever'.

Examples
1. He is determined to go through with his plans even if he loses everything as a result.

2. Even though we treat her kindly, she is suspicious of us.

3. Bob could not find the asnwer to the physics question, however hard he tried.

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Adverb Clause of Comparison

Adverb Clause of Comparison

Definition & Usage
This shows some kind of comparison and describes an adjective or an adverb rather than a verb. It answers the question "How much?", "How little?", "How many?" and is introduced by 'as', 'as if', 'as though', ' as ... as', 'than'. 'so ... as'.

Examples

1. The office is further than he thought.

2. He can climb as well as monkey.

3. Linda was able to turn somersaults as though she were an acrobat.

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Adverb Clauses of Result

Adverb Clauses of result

This shows the result of an action and is introduced by 'so ... that', 'such ... that', 'so', 'that', 'so that'.

Examples
1. She talked so softly that nobody could hear her.

2. He was such as intelligent boy that he could go to university at the age of sixteen.

3. Joyce knew about the suprise birthday party so she was ready for it.

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Adverb Clauses of Condition

Adverb Clauses of Condition

Definition & Usage

This shows the condition under which an action will take place and is introduced by 'if', 'unless', 'on condition that','whether','provided that','so long as'.

Examples

1. Unless you come early, you will not get any seats.

2. If you see him, please tell him I need to talk to him.

3. You may go out to play on the condition that you come home early.

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Adverb Clause of Purpose

Adverb Clause of Purpose

Definition & Usage

This shows the purpose of an action and is introduced by 'so that', 'in order that'.

Examples
1. We studied hard so that we would do well in the examinations.

2. They went there early in order that they would get tickets.

3. I informed her that we would be late so that she would not worry.

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Adverb Clause of Reason

Adverb Clause of Reason

Definition & Usage
This answers the question 'Why?' and is introduced 'as', 'because', 'since', 'for'.

Examples

1. Celeste went home early early because she was not feeling well.

2. Since he was free, we invited him to join us.

3. He cannot drive a car as he is too young.

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Adverb Clause of Manner

Adverb Clause of Manner

Definition & Usage

This answers the question 'How?' and is introduced by 'as','as if', 'as through'.

Examples

1. The rebellious youths did as they pleased.

2. She looks as if she is going to faint.

3. He ate the noodles as though they tasted like rubber.

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Adverb Clause of Place

Adverb Clause of Place

Definition & Usage

This answers the question 'Where?' and is introduced by 'where','wherever'.

Examples

1. We went back to the cafe where we had first met.

2. The puppy followed him wherever he went.

3. I will take you to the place where it all happened.

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Adverb Clause of Time

Adverb Clause of Time

Definition & usage
This answers the question 'When?' and is introduced by 'when','while','before','after','since','as','unit'.

Examples

1. He killed the snake before it striked.

2. I bumped into him as I was on my way to school.

3. The cat cleaned itself after it ate the fish.

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