[Buddhaheart]

Originally Posted by sharanbr

Hi Baqarah,

Can I assume that "if I go first" is an adverbial clause since it answers the question "go when?"

Regards

‘If’ functions principally as a conjunction and as a noun. It’s not an adverb and can’t form an adverbial clause. It’s more a subordinating conjunction that joins a clause (if I go first) to another ( Do you mind) on which it depends for its full meaning. It may further be classified as a conjunction of condition when according to its meaning.