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Adverb clauses

October 2nd, 2014 in Improve English

Pick out the adverb clauses in the following sentences and tell the kind of each clause. 1. Forgive us as we forgive our enemies.

2. He arrived when we were about to leave.

3. If you do not tell the truth, you will be punished.

4. He works hard that he may pass.

5. He is older than he looks.

6. He behaved in such a manner that his reputation suffered.

7. They fought so bravely that the enemy fled.

8. As you have made your bed, so you must lie on it.

9. Though the heavens fall, justice must be done.

10. Because I like you, I will help you.

11. Put it where you can find it easily.

12. Bring me some water before you go.

13. As soon as he heard the news, he wrote to me.

14. If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.

Answers

1. Adverb clause of comparison of manner – as we forgive our enemies

2. Adverb clause of time – when we were about to leave.

3. Adverb clause of condition – if you do not tell the truth

4. Adverb clause of purpose – that he may pass

5. Adverb clause of comparison – than he looks

6. Adverb clause of result – that his reputation suffered

7. Adverb clause of result – that the enemy fled

8. Adverb clause of comparison or manner – as you have made your bed

9. Adverb clause of concession – though the heavens fall.

10. Adverb clause of reason – because I like you

11. Adverb clause of place – where you can find it easily

12. Adverb clause of time – before you go

13. Adverb clause of time – as soon as he heard the news

14. Adverb clause of condition – if you have tears