We will be looking at the final three types of adverb clauses: adverb clauses of condition, contrast, and comparison.
Adverb clauses of Condition
Adverb clauses of condition tell you about the different situations that are needed for something to happen. These different situations are called "conditions." These clauses are introduced by the following subordinators (and more):
- if
- even if
- whether or not
- in case (that) / in the event (that)
The table below tells you what differs between the subordinators of conditions and gives you an example of each:
| Subordinator of Reason | What does it mean? | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
if |
"If" expresses the conditions necessary for a certain result to occur. The clause is followed by the result based on the condition. |
She would buy a new dress, if she had enough money. |
| even if | "Even if" is the opposite of "if." It introduces a result that will happen no matter what. | Even if she passed the final exam, she won't be able to pass the course. |
| whether or not | "Whether or not" tells that neither one condition or the other matters as the result will be the same. | They won't be able to come to the party whether or not they get off work early. |
| in case (that) / in the event (that) | "In case" and "in the event" introduces an unexpected event. It is preceded or followed by solution to this unexpected event. | I'll be cooking in the kitchen in the event he calls. |
Adverb Clauses of Contrast
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