Adverb Clauses: Until It Stops Raining, We Will Stay Inside. When Your Father Gets Here, We Will Go

Adverb Clauses
An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb in a sentence. The clause
can modify or describe verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. In general, adverb clauses add information
that elaborates on when, where, why, how, how much or under what condition the action in the
sentence takes place.
An adverb clause isn't just any group of words, however. A clause must contain a subject
and a verb to be complete. An adverb clause also begins with a subordinating conjunction, such
as "after," "if," "because" and "although." If you see a group of words in a sentence that acts like
an adverb but does not have both a subject and a verb, it's an adverb phrase.
 An adverb clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
 Some common (but not all) subordinating conjunctions
after even though that

although how though
as if unless
as if in order that until
as far as once when
as long as provided wheneve
as soon (that) r
as rather than where
as though since wherever
because so long as whether
before so (that) while
even if than why
We will not have school today because it snowed last night.

Until it stops raining, we will stay inside.
When your father gets here, we will go.
 Commas with adverb clauses - When an adverb clause is at the beginning of the sentence,
it is an introductory clause and needs a comma separating it from the independent clause.
If the adverb clause comes after the independent clause, the conjunction is enough to hold
the two clauses together.
Example : We will not have school today because it snowed last night.
Because it snowed last night, we will not have school today.
 Locating adverb clauses - Adverb clauses modifying verbs can move around the
sentence.
I missed the bus because my alarm didn't go off. Because my alarm didn't go off, I missed the
bus. (The dependent clause because my alarm didn't go off modifies the verb missed. The
dependent clause is adverbial because it tells why you missed the bus.)
Whenever it rains, my little sister loves to jump in the puddles. My little sister loves to jump in
the puddles whenever it rains. (The dependent clause whenever it rains modifies the verb loves.
The dependent clause is adverbial because it tells when your little sister jumps in the puddles.)
 Adverb clauses modifying adjectives or adverbs must come after the word modified.
Playing football is dangerous if you don't have the right equipment.
We walked to class quickly as if we were going to be late.
 Elliptical adverb clauses have missing words that are understood.
When finished this building will be the tallest in the city.
When [it is] finished this building will be the tallest in the city.
1. Example of adverb clauses by type and purpose
 Adverb Clauses That Answer Where
Adverbial clauses often provide information about where something occurs. Use this type
of adverb clause when you're trying to explain the location of something so that you're
being very clear on the exact place.
Example :
Wherever there is music, people will dance.

You can drop by for a visit where we’re staying this summer.
We're staying at the hotel where the spa is located.
The big field, where the corn is planted, needs to be mowed.
 Adverb Clauses That Express Why
The adverb clauses below are examples of ones that answer the question why. Use this
type of adverb clause when you're providing an explanation of the cause or purpose for
something, both of which provide explanations or justifications for the outcome.
Example :
She passed the course because she worked hard. (cause)

Because she stuck to the recommended diet, her blood pressure and blood sugar
decreased. (cause)
So that he would not ruin the carpet, he took off his shoes. (purpose)
He eats vegetables in order to stay healthy. (purpose)
 Adverb Clauses That Clarify How

The adverb clauses below answer the question how. Within this category, there are
clauses of condition and clauses of concession. Clauses of condition specify what needs
to occur in order for something to happen, while clauses of concession specify what has
occurred in spite of a circumstance that would seem to indicate that there should have
been a different outcome.
Example :
If you save some money, you can buy a new game. (condition)
Unless you hurry, you will be late for school. (condition)
Even though you are 13, you can’t go to that movie. (concession)
Although you gave it your best effort, you did not win the match. (concession)

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Adverb Clauses

after even though that

We will not have school today because it snowed last night.

1. Example of adverb clauses by type and purpose

 Adverb Clauses That Answer Where

Wherever there is music, people will dance.

 Adverb Clauses That Express Why

She passed the course because she worked hard. (cause)

 Adverb Clauses That Clarify How

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