english grammar

MORE ABOUT ADVERB CLAUSES We have seen that an Adverb clause is a subordinate clause which does the work of an Adverb. It may, therefore, modify some verb, adjective, or Adverb in the main clause; as, Strike the iron while it is hot. You are taller than I thought. He ran so quickly that he soon overtook me. Adverb clauses are of many kinds and may be classified as Adverb Clauses of:- Time Place. Purpose. Cause. Condition. Result. Comparison. Supposition or Concession. 1. Adverb Clauses of time Adverb Clauses of time are introduced by the Subordinating Conjunctions whenever, while, after, before, since, as, etc. When you have finished your work you may go home. I will do it when I think fit. Don't talk while she is singing. While I command this ship there will be good discipline. He came after night had fallen. After the law had been passed this form of crime ceased. Do it before you forget. Before you go bring me