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Adverb Clause. A group of words that begins with an adverb clause signal word, has a subject and a verb, and all of these words collectively describe a verb , an adjective or another adverb. Adverb Clause Signal Words. After Although As As if As long as As soon as Because Before If
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Adverb Clause A group of words that begins with an adverb clause signal word, has a subject and a verb, and all of these words collectively describe a verb , an adjective or another adverb.
Adverb Clause Signal Words • After • Although • As • As if • As long as • As soon as • Because • Before • If • in order that • since • so that • than • though • unless • until • when • whenever • where • wherever • while
Adverb Clause modifying a Verb: signal words / verb in clause • After I had proofread my paper, I typed it. • Because manicotti takes so long to prepare, Joy makes it only on special occasions. • You may come with us if you want to.
Adverb Clause modifying an adjective: signal words / verb in clause • His pitching arm is stronger today than it ever was.
Adverb Clause modifying an adverb: signal words / verb in clause • My cousin Adele reads faster than I do.