Adverbial Clause - Kinds of Adverbial Clauses

Kinds of Adverbial Clauses

kind of clause common conjunctions function example
time clauses when, before, after, since, while, as, as long as, until,till, etc. (conjunctions that answer the question "when?"); hardly, scarcely, no sooner, etc. These clauses are used to say when something happens by referring to a period of time or to another event. Her goldfish died when she was young.
conditional clauses if, unless, lest These clauses are used to talk about a possible or counterfactual situation and its consequences. If they lose weight during an illness, they soon regain it afterwards.
purpose clauses in order to, so that, in order that These clauses are used to indicate the purpose of an action. They had to take some of his land so that they could extend the churchyard.
reason clauses because, since, as, given These clauses are used to indicate the reason for something. I couldn't feel anger against him because I liked him too much.
result clauses so...that These clauses are used to indicate the result of something. My suitcase had become so damaged on the journey home that the lid would not stay closed.
concession clauses although, though, while These clauses are used to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it seem surprising. I used to read a lot although I don't get much time for books now.
place clauses where, wherever, anywhere, everywhere, etc. (conjunctions that answer the question "where?") These clauses are used to talk about the location or position of something. He said he was happy where he was.
Clause of Comparison as Adverb as is a clause which states comparison. Johan can speak English as fluently as his teacher.
clauses of manner as, like, the way These clauses are used to talk about someone's behavior or the way something is done. I was never allowed to do things as I wanted to do them.

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