Name the Subordinate
Adverb Clauses of Time
Is the Reduced Adverb Clause Correct?
Reduce the adverb clause
100
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: When I go to the dining hall, I like to eat the stir fry.
Adverb Time Clause
100

Change the two sentences below into one sentence, using the adverb clauses of time: I have not been to Paris for many years. I was in Paris when I was eight years old.

I have not been to Paris since I was eight years old.

100
Arresting at one pm on a Saturday, Gigi was in the local jail for nine days.
What is: Incorrect. Arrested (passive tense)
100
I love eating when I am feeling hungry.
What is: I love eating when feeling hungry.
200
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: Since I am allergic to peanuts, I cannot eat peanut butter.
What is a Reason or Cause/Effect Clause
200

Change the two sentences below into one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: The police beat the door to the ground. I began to run.

As soon as the police beat the door to the ground, I began to run.

200
Although understanding algebra, the math test was very difficult for Harold and his brother Pete.
What is: Incorrect. Wrong subject.
200
Before you choose a college, you should always consider that UNH is the cheapest option for NH residents.
What is: Before choosing a college, you should always consider that UNH is the cheapest option for NH residents.
300
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: Gina loves to go out to eat every Friday night at a very expensive restaurant although she does not have much money.
What is a Concession Clause (Unexpected Result)
300

Change the two sentences below into one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: They went to the mall, and Kim and Tina played in the Arcade. At the same time, Joe and Paul looked around the bookstore.

What is: They went to the mall, and while Kim and Tina played in the arcade, Joe and Paul looked around the bookstore.

300
Wearing a big down coat, scarf, mittens and wool hat, the old man perspired heavily on the cross-town bus.
What is: correct
300
As Mamacita got used to living in the USA, she gradually became less homesick
What is: Getting used to living in the USA, Mamacita gradually became less homesick
400
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: Now that Donald Trump is president and aliens have taken over the White House, I am moving to Canada.
What is a Reason/Cause and Effect Clause.
400
Change the two sentences to one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: Cosmetologists spend about 250 hours learning how to cut hair in school. They can open their own shop, or go to work at an existing one.
What is: After cosmetologists spend about 250 hours learning how to cut hair in school, they can open their own shop, or go to work at an existing one.
400
Her mother was crying and shouting hysterically because having forgotten to pick up the dry cleaning.
What is: Incorrect. Remove because.
400
Since my family has a long history of cancer, they get screened every year.
What is: Having a long history of cancer, my family gets screened every year.
500

What type of adverb clause: If you want to succeed, you must try hard.

Conditional

500
Change the two sentences below to one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: He was my best friend. Then he stole my girlfriend, so now he is my enemy.
What is: He was my best friend until he stole my girlfriend, so now he is my enemy.
500

When I trying to get tickets, I learned that the concert had sold out.

What is: Incorrect. Remove the subject.

500
Since it appeared in 1969, Peter and the Wolf, a kid's musical, has won nine Grammy awards.
What is: Since appearing in 1969, Peter and the Wolf, a kid's musical, has won nine Grammy awards.
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