To find the adverb clauses, we need to look for groups of words that include a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. These clauses usually start with specific "subordinating conjunctions" like *after, although, because, before, until, unless, wherever, while, whenever,* and *if*. They tell us
when,
why,
how, or
under what condition something happens.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
Unless he comes early, I will not wait all day for him.
* The clause starts with "Unless". It has a subject ("he") and a verb ("comes"). It tells the condition for waiting.
2.
Whenever they arrive, I will be waiting for them.
* The clause starts with "Whenever". It has a subject ("they") and a verb ("arrive"). It tells when the waiting happens.
3.
When she comes, make sure to tell her the good news.
* The clause starts with "When". It has a subject ("she") and a verb ("comes"). It tells when to give the news.
4.
As if she knew, she will be surprised.
* The clause starts with "As if". It has a subject ("she") and a verb ("knew"). It describes how she will be surprised.
5.
While he waits, let’s go and get a hamburger.
* The clause starts with "While". It has a subject ("he") and a verb ("waits"). It tells when to go get the hamburger.
6.
After the show, we will go get some ice cream.
* *Correction/Note:* Strictly speaking, "After the show" is a prepositional phrase because it doesn't have a verb (like "After the show *ends*"). However, in many school worksheets, these are grouped together because they function similarly to tell "when." Given the example in the image ("After the game"), the worksheet likely wants this underlined too.
7.
Although they are early, they will still have to wait in line.
* The clause starts with "Although". It has a subject ("they") and a verb ("are"). It gives a contrasting condition.
8.
If they win, they will have won three straight championships.
* The clause starts with "If". It has a subject ("they") and a verb ("win"). It sets a condition.
9. I think of you
whenever I hear that song.
* The clause starts with "whenever". It has a subject ("I") and a verb ("hear"). Note that this one comes at the end of the sentence.
10. Two people called
while you were sleeping.
* The clause starts with "while". It has a subject ("you") and a verb ("were sleeping"). This one also comes at the end.
11. I passed the test
because I studied hard.
* The clause starts with "because". It has a subject ("I") and a verb ("studied"). It explains why.
Final Answer:
1. <u>Unless he comes early</u>
2. <u>Whenever they arrive</u>
3. <u>When she comes</u>
4. <u>As if she knew</u>
5. <u>While he waits</u>
6. <u>After the show</u> *(Note: This is technically a phrase, but fits the pattern of the worksheet's example)*
7. <u>Although they are early</u>
8. <u>If they win</u>
9. <u>whenever I hear that song</u>
10. <u>while you were sleeping</u>
11. <u>because I studied hard</u>
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adverb clause worksheet.
