adverb clause
Subordinate sentence modifier
An adverb clause is a group of words containing a subject and verb that functions as an adverb, modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
It typically answers questions like when, where, why, how, or under what conditions: We left before the storm hit, She works harder than I do.
Adverb clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions like because, although, if, when, while, and unless.
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- dependentRequiring outside support
- conjunctionWord joining clauses together
- becauseFor the reason that
- so thatPurpose-indicating phrase
in order to · although · even though · while · when · since · if · unless · whether or not · wherever · no matter where · whenever · sentence · modify · time · reason · condition · as long as
adverb clausenoun clause
Dependent clause functioning nominally
adjective clause · noun phrase · relative clause · independent clause · main clause
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