Verbless Clauses

Reduced clauses in formal style.

Examples

• If possible, reply by Friday.

Key rules

• Clauses with no verb: When in doubt, ask
• Often with if, when, while, although + adjective/participle
• Subject is understood
• Common in formal or concise writing

Common mistakes

• Although tired, I went on
• If possible, call me
• When asked, he refused