Sandra is being compared with her sister.
Adverbial clauses of degree
Anadverbial clause of degree will indicate the degree to
which something is done.
Iloveyoumore than I can say.
He worksas hard as he can.Both the adverbial clauses of degree show to what extent ‘I
love’ and ‘he works’.
Adverbial clauses of purpose
Adverbial clauses of purpose indicate thepurpose of the
main clause.
The prisoner was locked in so thathe would not escape.Thepurposeof the locked door was to prevent the prisoner’s
escape.
Adverbial clauses of result
Anadverbial clause of resultshows whatresultsfrom the
main clause.
It was so hot thather shirt was sticking to her.Her shirt was sticking to her as aresultof the heat.
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