Adverb Clauses

Adverb clauses modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

An adverb clause is a phrase that modifies adjectives, verbs, other adverbs, and verb phrases.

Adverb clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.

The adverb clause is 'If it does not rain tomorrow' and it modifies 'will go'.

The adverb clause is 'When winter sets in' and it modifies 'hibernate'.

The function of an adverb clause is to provide information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent an action occurs.

Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

An adverb clause contains a subject and a verb, while an adverb phrase does not.

Look for a group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction and modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

Adverb clauses add depth and detail to complex sentences by explaining the circumstances of the main action.