Reduced Adverb Clauses of Time
Trivia!!
Fill in the blank
Reduced Adverb Clauses of Cause + Effect
Correct the error
100

While she was driving, she listened to music.

While driving, she listened to music.

or 

Driving, she listened to music.

100

What is the name of the longest river in South America?

The Amazon 

100

_______ going home, I made dinner. 

After

100

Because I like pasta, I want to go to Italy.

Liking pasta, I want to go to Italy.

100

Because being the President of the US, Biden is under a lot of stress everyday.

Being the President of the US, Biden is under a lot of stress everyday.

200

While Jim eats, his dog watches him hungrily.  

NO REDUCTION POSSIBLE

200

Which city does Batman live in?

Gotham City

200

_________ going to bed, I brush my teeth. 

Before

200
Reduce the clause: "When she saw a snake, she jumped."
What is "Seeing a snake, she jumped."
200

Since came to this country, I have learned several new skills.

Since coming to this country, I have learned several new skills.

300

Fill in the blank:

___________________, you should wash your hands.

....

300

On Valentine's Day, what type of flower do you give to your love?

Roses

300

________ listened to that Dua Lipa song on repeat, I really don't want to play it again. 

Having

300

When I turn 18, I will try to get my driver's license. 

Upon turning 18, I will try to get my DL. 

300

Having went to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.

Having gone to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.

400

Correct or Incorrect?


Before driving to the mall, my car needed its oil changed at the station. 

incorrect 

400

Which language is the most spoken in the world?

English (1,121 million speakers) 

400

________ angry at her, I didn't go to her birthday party. 


HINT: this sentence is a reduced adverb clause of cause and effect

 Being

400

Fill in the blank:

 __________________, she screamed in fear.

.......

400

Sitting on the beach, the waves crashed into Martin.

Sitting on the beach, Martin was hit by a wave. 

500

Reduce:

When he turned 26, Albert Einstein proposed his special theory of relativity.

Upon/On turning 26, Albert Einstein proposed his special theory of relativity.

500

This English king infamously had 6 wives, and killed 2 of them by chopping off their heads. 

King Henry VIII

500

_____ wanting to spend any more money this week, Jonny did not go to the expensive restaurant with his friends.

not

500

Reduce: Because I saw Avatar 2 last week, I don't want to see it with you.  

Having seen Avatar 2 last week, I don't want to see it with you.  

500

While riding the elevator, it suddenly stopped. 

While riding the elevator, he noticed it suddenly stopped. 

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