ADVERB CLAUSES AND
PHRASES
What is An Adverb Clause
Adverb clause show a relationship between ideas in two clauses. They begin with subordinators, such as although and because.
Although she enjoys wearing new clothes, she doesn’t enjoy shopping.
It is a dependent clause. It means it is not a complete sentence.
Although she enjoys wearing new clothes,…
Forming Adverb ClausesAdverb clause has a normal sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object
She shops because it makes her feel goodIf adverb clause is at the beginning, use a comma.Although I sometimes buy things I don’t need, I am not a shopping addict.
Using Adverb ClausesUse because and since to give reason.
Because shopping is necessary, shopping addicts aren’t easily recognized.
Although/ Even though/Though
Contrasting Ideas/Something UnexpectedEven though shopping addicts enjoy shopping, they feel depressed afterwards.
While
Contrasting ideasShopping addicts buy things they don’t need, while nonaddicts tend to buy mostly things they need.
As/ Since/ When/ While
Time relationshipsIt has been six weeks since he went shopping.
So/ So That + SentenceIn order to/ To + Verb
Reason/ Purpose
-People go to psychologists so that they can talk about their problems.
-I keep track of my money so I don’t spend too much.
-Shopping addicts buy things to feel happy.
-Shopping addicts may get help in order to stop shopping.
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