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.