Explanation:
We need to underline
each adverb clause in the 11 sentences. An adverb clause is a group of words that acts like an adverb — it tells *how*, *when*, *where*, *why*, *under what condition*, etc., and it starts with a
subordinating conjunction (like *unless*, *whenever*, *when*, *as if*, *while*, *after*, *although*, *if*, *because*).
Let’s go one sentence at a time:
1.
Unless he comes early, I will not wait all day for him.
→ “Unless he comes early” is an adverb clause (starts with *unless*, tells under what condition). ✔️
2.
Whenever they arrive, I will be waiting for them.
→ “Whenever they arrive” is an adverb clause (starts with *whenever*, tells *when*). ✔️
3.
When she comes, make sure to tell her the good news.
→ “When she comes” is an adverb clause (starts with *when*). ✔️
4.
As if she knew, she will be surprised.
→ “As if she knew” is an adverb clause (starts with *as if*, modifies how/why she’ll be surprised). ✔️
*(Note: Some might debate this, but in standard grammar teaching like this worksheet, “as if…” is treated as introducing an adverb clause.)*
5.
While he waits, let’s go and get a hamburger.
→ “While he waits” is an adverb clause (starts with *while*, tells *when*). ✔️
6.
After the show, we will go get some ice cream.
→ “After the show” — Wait! Is this a clause? A clause must have a subject + verb. “The show” is a noun phrase, no verb. So this is a
prepositional phrase, NOT a clause.
✘
→ So
not an adverb clause. Do
not underline.
7.
Although they are early, they will still have to wait in line.
→ “Although they are early” has subject (*they*) + verb (*are*) + subordinator (*although*). ✔️ Adverb clause.
8.
If they win, they will have won three straight championships.
→ “If they win” = subject (*they*) + verb (*win*) + *if*. ✔️ Adverb clause.
9.
Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.
→ “Whenever I hear that song” = subject (*I*) + verb (*hear*) + *whenever*. ✔️ Adverb clause.
10. Two people called
while you were sleeping.
→ “while you were sleeping” = subject (*you*) + verb (*were sleeping*) + *while*. ✔️ Adverb clause.
11. I passed the test
because I studied hard.
→ “because I studied hard” = subject (*I*) + verb (*studied*) + *because*. ✔️ Adverb clause.
Now double-check #6: “After the show” — no verb, so not a clause. Correct.
Also check #4: “As if she knew” — *she* (subject), *knew* (verb), *as if* (subordinator) → yes, it's a clause.
So the adverb clauses are in sentences:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
That’s 10 total. Sentence 6 is the only one without an adverb clause.
Final Answer:
1. Unless he comes early
2. Whenever they arrive
3. When she comes
4. As if she knew
5. While he waits
7. Although they are early
8. If they win
9. Whenever I hear that song
10. while you were sleeping
11. because I studied hard
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective and adverb clauses worksheet.
