Презентація на тему: "Adverb Clauses"

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Adverb clauses (Adverbial clauses) are groups of words with a subject and a verb that function as adverbs. There are many different types: contrast, purpose, cause, time,comparison,  place and condition. Adverb clauses

An adverb clause of time shows when something happens.  It is usually introduced by time adverbs. Examples are: before, after, as, when, while, until, as soon as, since, no sooner than, as long as etc. Note that all adverb clauses are subordinate clauses. They cannot stand on their own and must be attached to an independent clause. Adverb Clauses with Time

I stopped running when I saw my friend. Annie gets excited whenever she sees a dog. I’ll do my homework before I go back to school. Harry went home after the movie ended. I watched my mother as she prepared dinner. He washed the dishes while his girlfriend cleaned the floor. I will come over as soon as I finish eating. Emma hasn’t stopped working since she arrived. For example:

Punctuation. When an adverb clause begins the sentence, use a comma to separate the two clauses. Example: As soon as he arrives, we will have some lunch. When the adverb clause finishes the sentence, there is no need for a comma. Example: He gave me a call when he arrived in town.

He was talking on the phone when I arrived. When she called, he had already eaten lunch. I washed the dishes when my daughter fell asleep. We'll go to lunch when you come to visit.'When' means 'at that moment, at that time. Adverb Clauses with Time. When: