Task: Identify and underline the adverb clauses in each sentence.
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Definition Recap:
An
adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies the verb in the main clause of a complex sentence. It often answers questions like:
- How?
- When?
- Where?
- Why?
- Under what conditions?
Adverb clauses are introduced by
subordinating conjunctions, such as:
- After, although, because, before, until, unless, wherever, while, whenever, etc.
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Steps to Solve:
1. Identify the main clause (the independent clause) in each sentence.
2. Look for subordinating conjunctions at the beginning of dependent clauses.
3. Underline the entire adverb clause.
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Solutions:
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Example A:
- Sentence: *After the game, we went to the pizza parlor.*
- Adverb Clause: *After the game*
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Problem Sentences:
1.
Unless he comes early, I will not wait all day for him.
- Adverb Clause: *Unless he comes early*
2.
Whenever they arrive, I will be waiting for them.
- Adverb Clause: *Whenever they arrive*
3.
When she comes, make sure to tell her the good news.
- Adverb Clause: *When she comes*
4.
As if she knew, she will be surprised.
- Adverb Clause: *As if she knew*
5.
While he waits, let’s go and get a hamburger.
- Adverb Clause: *While he waits*
6.
After the show, we will go get some ice cream.
- Adverb Clause: *After the show*
7.
Although they are early, they will still have to wait in line.
- Adverb Clause: *Although they are early*
8.
If they win, they will have won three straight championships.
- Adverb Clause: *If they win*
9.
I think of you whenever I hear that song.
- Adverb Clause: *whenever I hear that song*
10.
Two people called while you were sleeping.
- Adverb Clause: *while you were sleeping*
11.
I passed the test because I studied hard.
- Adverb Clause: *because I studied hard*
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Final Answer:
Underline the following parts in each sentence:
1.
Unless he comes early, I will not wait all day for him.
2.
Whenever they arrive, I will be waiting for them.
3.
When she comes, make sure to tell her the good news.
4.
As if she knew, she will be surprised.
5.
While he waits, let’s go and get a hamburger.
6.
After the show, we will go get some ice cream.
7.
Although they are early, they will still have to wait in line.
8.
If they win, they will have won three straight championships.
9. I think of you
whenever I hear that song.
10. Two people called
while you were sleeping.
11. I passed the test
because I studied hard.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{See underlined parts above.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adverb clause worksheet.
