General English Level 4
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adverbial clause main clause
Whenever I see that movie, I feel really sad.
main clause adverbial clause
I feel really sad whenever I see that movie.
Examples
As he strolls through the streets of St Andrews, he smiles shyly at the
people….
The cameras have loved William since he was a baby.
Lady Diana died in a car crash while she was escaping from the paparazzi.
I have been working in this factory since I was 16 years old.
3. Adverbial clauses of purpose
The report says:
He did this in order to protect the privacy of his two sons.
in order to protect the privacy of his two sons tells us the why he made the
agreement (with the press).
Adverbial clauses of purpose can start with the conjunctions: in order to, so, so as to,
so that.
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main clause adverbial clause
He showed her the route so that she wouldn't get lost.
adverbial clause main clause
So that she wouldn't get lost, he showed her the route.
Examples
She spoke quietly so as not to wake the baby.
So that they would feel safer, they travelled together.
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