Adverb Clauses

Here are some examples of adverb clauses, which are underlined:

• Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed now.
• She likes the red car more than her husband does.
• If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score.
• Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus.
• So that she would have a tan for her vacation, she went to a tanning salon.
• Marty kept his schedule open, in case of emergencies.
• Because he loved her, he didn’t believe she had an affair.
• Once they saw the car coming, the birds flew away from the street.
• Although she has a business degree, she is working as a retail clerk.
• You must keep practicing the etude until you get it right.
• In order to have six-pack abs, he works out at the gym.
• As we bought the tickets, the overture was beginning.
• Before we go on vacation, we must make reservations.
• Give us a call when you get back from your trip.
• I won’t allow you to see that movie, even though you are old enough.
• We’ll go to the bar where they asked us to wait.
• Since I'll be working late, I’ll eat downtown.
• Wherever there is a beach, sun worshippers will gather.
• While others saw the glass half empty, Barry saw it half full.
• The fireworks show will start after the sun goes down.
• That is the last of the soda, as far as I know.
• Whenever you promise to so something, you need to keep it.
• Now that everyone has left the party, we need to start cleaning.
• No matter how many times I try to stop, I just can’t give up chocolate.
• Insofar as it can be determined, this is the best car on the market.
• We can get some new clothes provided the store is open this late.
• The cat made herself at home in the apartment as if she had always lived there.
• Frank ran the race as though his life depended on it.
• The people of Italy and Greece are similar in that they live near the Mediterranean Sea.
• He remembered to wear his jacket lest he catch a cold.
• We can swim in the pool as soon as we put on plenty of sunscreen.
• Even if everyone around you is losing their heads, you need to remain calm.
• Supposing your son took the car without permission, what would your punishment be?
• Delaware was the first state that signed the Constitution.
• Inasmuch as I would like to recommend you for the position, I just can’t do it.
• I never knew how wonderful life could be till I met you.
• There may come a time when I would do this, though I can’t imagine when that would be.