1. ADVERB CLAUSES AND PHRASES

2. What is An Adverb Clause Adverb clause show a relationship between ideas in two clauses. They begin with subordinators, such as although and because. Although she enjoys wearing new clothes, she doesn’t enjoy shopping. It is a dependent clause. It means it is not a complete sentence. Although she enjoys wearing new clothes,…

3. Forming Adverb Clauses Adverb clause has a normal sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object She shops because it makes her feel good If adverb clause is at the beginning, use a comma. Although I sometimes buy things I don’t need, I am not a shopping addict.

4. Using Adverb Clauses Use because and since to give reason. Because shopping is necessary, shopping addicts aren’t easily recognized.

5. Although/ Even though/Though Although/ Even though/Though  Contrasting Ideas/Something Unexpected Contrasting Ideas/Something Unexpected Even though shopping addicts enjoy shopping, they feel depressed afterwards.

6. While While Contrasting ideas Contrasting ideas Shopping addicts buy things they don’t need, while nonaddicts tend to buy mostly things they need.

7. As/ Since/ When/ While  Time relationships Time relationships It has been six weeks since he went shopping.

8. So/ So That + Sentence In order to/ To + Verb  Reason/ Purpose -People go to psychologists so that they can talk about their problems. -I keep track of my money so I don’t spend too much. -Shopping addicts buy things to feel happy. -Shopping addicts may get help in order to stop shopping.