Adverb Clauses

Recall: Sentence Construction

1. That they created

2. With whom we worked for several weeks 3. That contained her secrets

The Adverb Clause

Is a subordinate clause Modifies verbs, adverbs, adjectives or verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) Tells where, when, how, to what extent, under what condition and why Introductory words: subordinating conjunctions

ADVERB CLAUSES
MODIFYING A VERB
When the fog is dense, you should use low beams.

MODIFYING AN ADJECTIVE
Tricia seemed happy whenever she was.

MODIFYING AN ADVERB
The treasure was buried deeper than we had thought.

ADVERB CLAUSES
MODIFYING A PARTICIPLE
Laughing until he gasped for breath, Fred could not speak.

MODIFYING A GERUND
Driving a car if you do not have a license is illegal.

MODIFYING AN INFINITIVE
We decided to remain in our seat so that we could watch the movie again.

Examples of Adverb Clauses

Whenever we travel, we always buy souvenirs.

They put posters where everyone can see them. Their group was delighted since they won in this years dance contest.

Different Relationships of Subordinate Clauses with Independent Clauses

Time (as, after, before, since, until, when)

After they had returned from their vacation, the group exchanged stories and souvenirs.

Cause or Reason (because, since)

Because few people signed up, the trip had been delayed.

Different Relationships of Subordinate Clauses with Independent Clauses

Comparison (as, as much as, than)

He worked harder than his brothers did.

Condition (if, although, though, unless)

The secretary was willing to take the job if she gets a higher pay for it.

Purpose (so that, in order that)

The son donated one of his kidneys so that his father might have another lease in life.

Exercise 1: Find the adverb clause and the word it modifies

1. The children followed the kitten wherever it went. 2. Class begins when the bell rings. 3. The stranger ate as if he had been without food for days. 4. Park the car wherever you can find a place. 5. If we win this game, we will advance to the championships.

Exercise 1: Find the adverb clause and the word it modifies

6. Wherever there is an accident, a crowd gathers. 7. Unless more funds are raised, the school will have no library. 8. You can return that dress if you dont like it. 9. When the judge entered, everyone in the courtroom stood up. 10.There was no light, no sound, no movement as we approached the house.

Exercise 2: Sentence Construction

1. While 2. If 3. When

4. Because
5. Before

Assignment
What are noun clauses? What words are used to introduce noun clauses?