Clauses: Adverbs
Adverb clauses are dependent clauses that give information about verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. An adverb clause tells when, where, why, how, to what extent, or how much about the word it modifies. They allow you to combine two sentences into one by using subordinating conjunctions. The most common conjunctions used in adverb clauses are listed below, according to the type of clause they introduce.
Conjunctions and Types of Clauses
Cause: as, because, since
Comparison: as… as, than
Place: where, wherever
Manner: as, as if, as though
Condition: if, provided, that, unless, whether
Concession: although, even though, whereas, while
Purpose: in order that, so that
Time: after, as, before, once, since, till, until, when, while
Adverb Clause Modifying Verbs
Some adverb clauses modify verbs (the action), answering when, where, why, how, to what extent, or how much, in regard to the verb.
Examples
We left the bicycle. + We found it there. → We left the bicycle where we found it.
I could hardly hold my head up. + I was so sleepy. → I could hardly hold my head up because I was so sleepy.
Adverb Clauses Modifying Adverbs
Some adverb clauses modify adverbs (a word that modifies the verb), answering when, where, why, how, to what extent, or how much, in regard to the adverb.
Examples
The other track stars ran fast. + Ferguson ran faster. → Ferguson ran faster than the other track stars did.
John sings well. + I sing equally well. → John sings as well as I do.
Adverb Causes Modifying Adjectives
Some adverb clauses modify adjectives (a word that modifies the noun), answering when, where, why, how, to what extent, or how much, in regard to the noun.
Examples
The public library is bigger. + It used to be small. → The public library is bigger than it used to be.
The water in Aruba is blue. + The water in Jamaica is blue. → The water in Aruba is as blue as the water in Jamaica.
Kayla | 2019
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