EF6 Adverb clauses

Adverb clauses

because, when, if

He gets up at 7am because he has to be at work by 9.

When you get off work, let’s go grab coffee.

You should start saving your money if you want to buy a new bicycle.

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*after

The kids do their homework after supper.- prep phrase

The kids do their homework (after they have their supper).- adv cl.

*since

Jie has lived in Vancouver since she moved here in 1998. –time

She will move to a smaller condo since her children have moved out. –reason Why? “because”

*ever since-time, seems like a long time

Jie has lived in Vancouver ever since she moved here in 1973.

I have been waiting for the bus ever since 8:15.

*while- imply an action requiring a long period of time

I was reading a book while when the phone rang.

I was reading a book while the kids played in the backyard.

*even if

We won’t go to the picnic even if it’s a nice day. adv cl doesn’t affect main cl

We’ll go to the picnic if it’s a nice day.- condition, adv cl controls main cl

I will go to the class even if I’m late.

I might be late.  I will go to the class, regardless.

*if only- usually with subjunctive mood, dream, imagine something

If only I were 7 feet tall, I would play in the NBA.

You would be happy if only George Clooney would marry you.

*provided that- if, for more serious situations

The bank will give you a loan if/ provided that you have a good job.

Provided that you work very hard, you should be successful in your new job.

Let’s go for a coffee provided that if you’re free.

*as if

You spend money as if you were a millionaire.- subjunctive mood

You have to dress as if you were already successful.

*only if

We will go to see “How to Train Your Dragon” only if you clean up your rooms, clean up my room, do the laundry, paint the fence, and cook supper. –strict condition

“if only”- dream

“only if”- strict condition

*in order that, so that

I have to renew my driver’s licence in order that/ so that I can drive my car.

in order to

*as much as- uncountable

He earns as much as Bill Gates (does).

My son eats as much as two normal children (do).

*as many as- countable

He can eat as many chicken wings as you can.

*as… as

She is as tall as her sister (is).

The little girl is as cute as a button.  She is also as smart as a whip.

smart- intelligent, hurt- pun

similes- comparison between two unlike things using “like or “as”

He is as quiet as a mouse.

She is as tough as nails.

He is as tall as a tree.

He is as thin as a dime.