Grammar Guide: Adverb Clauses of Condition

"May the force be with you." This popular phrase comes from the world-famous Star Wars movies. However, to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4, fans have tweaked the phrase to "May the fourth be with you." Star Wars was created by George Lucas in the late 1970s. The saga, consisting of 6 films, began with the fourth episode. Since then, Star Wars has hooked a loyal fan base and a legacy in science fiction.

Adverb Clauses of Condition
These adverb clauses show that the ideas expressed in the result clause (or independent clause) are possible in certain circumstances. We use the subordinating conjunctions if, even if, only if, unless, whether or not, in case to express these conditions.

• We are going to watch Star Wars tonight whether or not you have already seen it.
• If Luke Skywalker did not have the Force, he would not be able to use Jedi mind tricks.
• Unless Han Solo tells Princess Leia that he loves her, she will not wait for him after he is cryogenically frozen.

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