Name the Subordinate
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.
Time Clause
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.
Shocked by what her friend told her, she fainted.
Incorrect: Shocked
She always has a cold beer when she gets home.
She always has a cold beer upon getting home.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Even I wanted to leave the house, I can't!
Even if
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: Since I am allergic to peanuts, I cannot eat peanut butter.
Reason or Cause/Effect Clause
Change the two sentences below into one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: I heard the door slam. (Immediately after,) I began to run.
As soon as I heard the door slam, I began to run.
bonus: reduce it
Although having an understanding of algebra, the math test was very difficult for Harold and his brother Pete.
What is: Incorrect. Subjects do not match.
Reduce it! Since she can drive long distances without getting tired, she had no problems with the journey down the coast.
Being able to drive long distances without getting tired, she had no problems with the journey down the coast.
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.
Contrast Clause (Unexpected Result)
Change the two sentences below into one sentence, using an adverb clause of reason: He had tried to keep his job. He felt it was his duty to continue the work he had done since 2019.
He tried to keep his job because he felt it was his duty to continue the work he had done since 2019.
bonus points: now reduce it
The guitarists' performances on this album are absolutely fantastic, and they complement each other perfectly, never taking up too much space.
What is: correct
As Laura got used to living in the USA, she gradually became less homesick.
What is: Getting used to living in the USA, Laura gradually became less homesick.
Reduce the adverb clause: Because he must water the plants, he wakes up early before work.
Having to water the plants, he wakes up early before work.
What type of adverb clause is being used in the following sentence: Now that it's summer, I'm only wearing sandals.
Reason/Cause and Effect Clause.
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. Then, 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.
bonus: reduce it
The Third Man concerns Holly Martins, who goes to visit his friend Harry Lime in Vienna after World War II, only to be told that Lime is dead, having hit by a car.
What is: Incorrect. having been hit
Put the "only after" clause first
Insider published its story only after asking Musk for comment.
Only after asking Musk for comment did Insider publish the story.
What type of adverb clause: Even if I wanted to go, I have no way of getting there.
Conditional
Change the two sentences below to one sentence, using an adverb clause of time: He was my best friend. Then he started dating my girlfriend.
What is: He was my best friend until he started dating my girlfriend.
bonus: reduce it
Since trying to appear smart, she used words she didn't understand the meaning of.
Incorrect. Remove since.
Because the runner broke his leg, he did not compete.
Having broken his leg, the runner did not compete.
Put the "Only when" clause first
Police Expert: Tasers Should Be Used Only When Suspects Are Threats
Only when suspects are threats should tasers be used.