EF6 adverb clause examples

after

The kids do their homework after supper. SIMPLE

The kids do their homework after they have supper. COMPLEX- ADV CL

SENTENCE VARIETY

since- time, reason

She feels bad since/because she lost the wallet. “because”

Since she lost the wallet, she feels bad.

I have lived here since 2012. SIMPLE

I have lived here since my family moved from my home country in 2012. COMPLEX- ADV CL

Since my family moved from my home country in 2012, I have lived here.

until

I am working until 9 PM. SIMPLE

I am working until the store closes at 9 PM. COMPLEX- ADV CL

while

I was making supper while my kids were playing.

when

I was making supper when the phone rang.

if

I will go to your party if she goes with me.

even if

I will go to your party even if she doesn’t want to go with me.

unless

I will go to your party unless I have to work.

if

I will go to your party if I don’t have to work.

though(casual)/although/even though

I study English even though it is a little bit hard for me.

We went for a picnic though it was chilly.

The kids went to the high school although they were intimidated by other students.