Kinds of adverbial clauses

kind of clause
time clauses

purpose
clauses

in order to, so that,

in order that

function
These clauses are used to say when
something happens by referring to a
period of time or to another event.
These clauses are used to talk about a
possible situation and its
consequences.
These clauses are used to indicate the
purpose of an action.

reason clauses

because, since, as,

given

These clauses are used to indicate the

reason for something.

result clauses

so..that

These clauses are used to indicate the

result of something.

concessive
clauses

although, though,
while

place clauses

where, wherever

clauses of
manner

as, like, the way

clauses of
exclamations

what a(an), how,

such, so

These clauses are used to make two

statements, one of which contrasts
with the other or makes it seem
surprising.
These clauses are used to talk about
the location or position of something.
These clauses are used to talk about
someone's behaviour or the way
something is done.
Exclamations are used to express
anger, fear, shock, surprise etc. They
always take an exclamation mark (!).

conditional
clauses

usual conjunction
when, before,
after, since, while,
as, until
if, unless

example
Her father died when she was
young.
If they lose weight during an
illness, they soon regain it
afterwards.
They had to take some of his
land so that they could extend
the churchyard.
I couldn't feel anger against
him because I liked him too
much.
My suitcase had become so
damaged on the journey home
that the lid would not stay
closed.
I used to read a lot although I
don't get much time for books
now
He said he was happy where
he was.
I was never allowed to do
things the way I wanted to do
them.
What horrible news! How fast
she types! You lucky man!