... 83) 2.2 .10 . Abbreviated Adverbial clauses 2.2 .10 .1. Common features Abbreviated Adverbial clauses are dependent clauses, introduced by: “- ing clauses, -ed clauses, verbless clauses, -ing clauses ... differences between adverbial clauses and nominal clauses or adverbial clauses and adjective clauses. In addition, point the different kinds of adverbial clauses about functions, features and concrete ... Vinh University 31 English Adverbial Clauses and their Vietnamese Equivalents 2.2.9. Clauses of comparison2.2.9 .1. Common features Adverbial clauses of comparison are dependent clauses, often...