Adverb Clauses
Definition
: an adverb clause is a subordinate clause (i.e. a sentence within another sentence) that functions as an adverb in a sentence. Adverb clauses are introduced by subordinate conjunctions. Below is a chart of the most frequently used English subordinate conjunctions for adverb clauses. These conjunctions are listed according to their meanings. Some conjunctions have more than one meaning.|
ADVERBIAL SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS |
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Time |
after - as soon as – as - before - no sooner...than – since – until – when - while |
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Place |
where - wherever |
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Manner |
as - as if - as though |
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Purpose |
to - in order (not) to - so as to - in order that - so that |
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Reason |
because – since - as |
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Result |
so (that), so... (+ adjective/adverb) that - such ... (+ noun) that |
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Condition |
if – even if - unless - in case - provided that - as long as |
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Concession |
although – though – even though – even if – in spite of the fact that – despite the fact that - not that |
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Comparison |
as - than |
While (she was) speaking to the timid student, the teacher spoke slowly.
You are smarter than I (am smart.)
