Adverb Clauses of Condition

Exercise 46.

Write five sentences containing Adverb clauses of cause or reason.

5. Adverb Clauses of Condition

51. Adverb Clauses of Condition are introduced by the Subordinating Conjunctions if

whether, unless.

If I like it, I shall buy it. Come if you wish to.

If it rains we shall stay al home.

If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.

You must go whether you hear from him or not.

Whether the Rajah gives him blows or money, he will speak the truth.

Unless you work harder you will fail.

I shan't pay it unless he sends me the bill again.

I will forgive you on condition that you do not repeat the offence.

Note 1:- Sometimes the Subordinating Conjunction is omitted in Adverb Clauses of

Condition; as,

• Had I not seen this with my own eyes I would not have believed it.

• Had I the wings of a bird I would fly away.

• He would be happier were he honester.

• Were an angel to tell me such a thing of you, I would not believe it.

• What would you answer did I ask you such a question?

Note 2:- Clauses of Condition are sometimes introduced by a Relative Pronoun, or

Adjective, or Adverb (without any antecedent); as,

• Whatever happens keep calm?

• Don't annoy him whatever you do.

• Whatever may be the result, I shall refuse.

• Whichever road we take we shall be too late.

• However cleverly you may cheat, you will be found at last

Exercise 47.

Write five sentences containing Adverb Clauses of Condition.