Adverbial Clauses interactive worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to solve both parts of the worksheet.

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Part 1: Complete the sentences with “before”, “after”, or “when”

We need to pick the right word that makes sense in each sentence based on time order.

1. When Carlos had a birthday, we threw him a surprise party.
→ Already done! This is correct — the party happened at the same time as his birthday.

2. ______ He came to the door, we all shouted, “Surprise!”
→ The shouting happened *at the moment* he arrived. So it should be “When”.
✔ Answer: When

3. We sang “Happy Birthday” ______ he blew out the candles.
→ Usually, you sing first, then blow out candles. So singing happens *before* blowing out candles.
✔ Answer: before

4. ______ He opened his gifts, he sent thank-you cards.
→ You send thank-you cards *after* opening gifts.
✔ Answer: After

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Part 2: Match the information to make complete sentences

We match the left side (1–6) with the right side (a–f) so the sentence makes logical sense.

Left side:
1. When I have a problem, e → already matched with “I talk to my best friend.” ✔️

Now let’s match the rest:

2. I felt really angry ______
→ What would make someone feel angry? Probably reading something upsetting.
Look at option a) after I read her terrible email. → That fits!
✔ Match: 2 – a

3. I try to look good ______
→ People usually dress up before going somewhere nice, like a party.
Option b) when I go to a party. → Makes sense!
✔ Match: 3 – b

4. Before I went home, ______
→ What might someone do before going home? Maybe buy flowers for someone?
Option f) I bought some flowers. → Yes, that works.
✔ Match: 4 – f

5. After I left your party, ______
→ After leaving one party, maybe you went to another?
Option c) I went to another one! → Perfect fit.
✔ Match: 5 – c

6. I don’t eat breakfast ______
→ When wouldn’t someone eat breakfast? Maybe if they’re rushing to class and skip it.
Option d) before I come to class. → That matches.
✔ Match: 6 – d

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Final Answer:

Part 1:
2. When
3. before
4. After

Part 2:
2 – a
3 – b
4 – f
5 – c
6 – d