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Adverb Clause A dependent clause used as an adverb within a sentence to indicate time, place, condition, contrast, concession, reason, purpose, or result. An adverb clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (such as if, when, because, or although) and includes a subject and a predicate. Time: I quit when I got tired. Place: I like to go to places where I feel comfortable. Condition: Ill go to the movie with you if I have enough money. Contrast: Even though there are a lot of busses, you still have to wait. Concession: Although I would rather not, Ill go it this time. Reason: I was angry because she left without me. Purpose: I use a password so that no one can see my account number. Result: Because of the weather, the plane was late.

Commonalty Used Subordinating Conjunctions A 1. After dinner, well go see a movie. 2. Although Id rather not, Ill make an exception. 3. As you know, shes rather eccentric. W 4. When were done, lets get some ice cream. 5. Whenever I go, I try to see something Ive never seen before. 6. Whether or not you agree, I think it looks fine. 7. Where I go, they always have sales. 8. Wherever I go, I try to enjoy myself. 9. While Im there, I play music on a jukebox. H 10. How is it that even though you go there all the time, youve never noticed that before?

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I 11. If you find out, please let me know. 12. In case you hadnt heard, I couldnt care less. 13. In order to enjoy your trip, take your time and enjoy the sights. T 14. That I like wearing red that has never been in dispute. 15. Though Im flexible, I draw the line about that. E 16. Even if it is true, Ill forgive him. 17. Even though Id heard the song before, I hadnt known who sang it. 18. Ever since I met her, I havent been able to think about anything else. B 19. Because Ive been there before, Id rather go somewhere else. 20. Before I saw the house, I was ready to just rent an apartment. U 21. Unless youre willing to wait, youll have to come back tomorrow. 22. Until we find it, we cant leave. S 23. Since then, Ive had a different opinion of him. 24. So sure were you of your theory about them, you ignored evidence that you were wrong. 25. So that Im sure I understand you, please repeat what you said. Note that the order in which the dependent and independent clauses appear can be reversed (though often, the comma separating the clauses is then not necessary). However, because the independent clause generally contains the essential information, the sentence is usually more effective when the independent clause trails the dependent clause.