1. The Gulf Stream reaches Newfoundland before it crosses the Atlantic. 2. If we use household words, we shall be better understood. 3. He grew rich because he attended to his business. 4. Though they persecuted the Christians, they did not exterminate them.
+Direction+.—Contract each of these adverb clauses to an infinitive phrase:—
+Model+.—She stoops that she may conquer = She stoops to conquer.
1. The pine tree is so tall that it overlooks all its neighbors. 2. Philip II. built the Armada that he might conquer England. 3. He is foolish, because he leaves school so early in life. 4. What would I not give if I could see you happy! 5. We are pained when we hear God's name used irreverently.
+Direction+.—Contract each of these adverb clauses to a prepositional phrase having a noun for its principal word:—
+Model+.—He fought that he might obtain glory = He fought for glory.
1. Luther died where he was born. 2. A fish breathes, though it has no lungs. 3. The general marched as he was ordered. 4. Criminals are punished that society may be safe. 5. If you are free from vices, you may expect a happy old age.
An adverb clause may be contracted by simply omitting such words as may easily be supplied.
+Example+.—When you are right, go ahead = When right, go ahead.
+Direction+.—Contract these adverb clauses:—