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Adverb Clauses

Adverb clauses are groups of words that function as an adverb.

Clasification

Elements who modify the adverb clauses

Functions

Independent clauses

Dependent clauses

Are called sentences as they can stand alone and

express a complete thought.

Are subordinate to something

else, usually an independent clause, and depend on it for meaning.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

They tell why, when, where, how, how much, and how often an action

occurs.

They can begin a sentence that is a question, and give more information.

Time: after, when, until, soon, before, once, while, as soon as, whenever,

by the time

Condition: if, whether or not, provided, in case, unless, even if, in the event

Cause and effect: because, as, since, so, in order that, now that, in as

much as

Contrast: though, although, while, whereas, even though