Savoring Syntax

20250921 ADVERBIAL DEPENDENT CLAUSE v.20251001

1. WHEN?
2. WHERE?
3. WHY?
   1. cause & result / effect (also HOW MUCH/MANY?)
      1. Because – She stayed home because she was sick.
      2. Since – I’ve been tired since I worked late last night.

• As – He was tired as he had worked all day.

1. So that – She studies hard so that she can pass the test.
2. Therefore – He didn’t prepare well; therefore, he failed the exam.

1. purpose
   1. So that – He works hard so that he can afford his education.
   2. In order that – She spoke loudly in order that everyone could hear her.
2. HOW? (process)
   1. condition
      1. if – I will go if it stops raining.
      2. unless –I won’t go unless she invites me.

• provided that – You can go out provided that you finish your homework.

1. As long as – You can play as long as you finish your chores first.
2. In case – Take an umbrella in case it rains.

1. contrast / concession
   1. Although – Although it was raining, they went hiking.
   2. Though – Though she was nervous, she delivered a great speech.

• Even though – Even though I was late, I caught the train.

1. Whereas – He prefers tea, whereas she drinks coffee.
2. While (when showing contrast) – While the movie was long, it was very engaging.

1. comparison
   1. As…as – She is as smart as she is famous.
   2. Than – She is taller than I am.

• Like – She sings like a professional does.

1. Just as…as – She runs just as fast as her brother runs.
2. The same as – My house is the same as the place across the street.

1. manner
   1. As if – She looked at me as if she knew the answer.
   2. As though – He behaved as though he was the boss.
2. HOW MUCH/MANY? (quantity)
   1. extent / degree
      1. Insofar as – The new regulation is effective insofar as it compels institutions to disclose information that was previously withheld.
      2. To such an extent that – The committee’s deliberations were delayed to such an extent that the policy became obsolete before it was even implemented.