EF 2/3 adverb clause work

Adverbs modify verbs-usually end in “ly”

quickly, carefully, slowly, especially, nicely, easily, suddenly

; XXX, however, therefore, also, sadly, happily, unfortunately

adverbs

adverb clauses

clause= group of words with subject and verb, S+V

complex sentence- main clause and subordinate clause

subordinate clause- adverb, adjective, noun clauses

adverb clauses

‘when’

We should leave the building.

main clause                              subordinate clause

We should leave the building when the fire alarm goes off.

subordinate clause                            main clause

When the fire alarm goes off, we should leave the building.

‘because’

She is wearing a scarf because it is chilly today.

Because it is chilly today, she is wearing a scarf.

‘if’

If you are late for the doctor’s appointment, you will have to wait.

You will have to wait if you’re late for the doctor’s appointment.

‘while’- like ‘when’, but suggests a longer time

My daughter was reading a book while I was making supper.

The cyclist likes to listen to music while he races.

When/ While I was cooking dinner, the doorbell rang.

I cut my finger when I opened the package.

I cut my finger while I was opening the package.

I yelled when I saw the dog.

I yelled while I was looking for my dog.

‘if’- does matter

You can drive a car if you have a driver’s license.

If you have a driver’s license, you can drive a car.

‘even though/ although/ though’- doesn’t matter

I will go the party even though it is in Surrey.

Although she is 90 years old, she still likes to skiing.

‘than’- compare

My son can run faster than I can.

The iphone 5 is more expensive than the 4S.

as…as- same as

My daughter can run as fast as my son (is).

The iphone 5 is as expensive as the Samsung Galaxy (is).