Adverb Clause
Shelly forgot her sister’s birthday. She felt terrible (because)
Because Shelly forgot her sister’s birthday, she felt terrible.
After John cleaned out the garage, Mary reorganized the shelves and cabinets.
no change
_____ it's raining, we're going out for a walk.
a) although
b) however
c) in spite of
Although it's raining, we're going out for a walk.
I finished reading the book although_______
a. her friends recommended it.
b. I thought it was poorly written
c. there is heavy fog at the airport.
I finished reading the book although I thought it was poorly written.
We need to repair our tent. If we don’t, we can’t go camping. (unless)
Unless, we repair our tent, we can’t go camping.
After Joe read all the articles that his sister found for him, he chose which car he wanted.
After reading all the articles that his sister found for him, he chose which car he wanted.
Elvira has a high stress job, ____ she still likes it a lot.
a) although
b) however
c) yet
Elvira has a high stress job, yet she still likes it a lot.
Kate decided to watch the movie since ____
a. her friends recommended it.
b. I thought it was poorly written
c. the flight was going to leave on time.
Kate decided to watch the movie since her friends recommended it.
Teresa looked at a lot of college web sites. Teresa chose the college that she wants to attend. (after)
After Teresa looked at a lot of college web sites, she chose the college that she wants to attend.
Before Mary threw anything away, she consulted with John to make sure it was ok.
Before throwing anything away, Mary consulted with John to make sure it was ok.
I'm going out tonight _____ I'm exhausted.
a) but
b) even though
c) nevertheless
I'm going out tonight even though I'm exhausted.
I think this book is quite interesting, while ____
a. there doesn't seem to be a problem
b. my brother refused to read it
c. last month it was warm and sunny
I think this book is quite interesting, while my brother refused to read it.
The accountant will-recalculate the taxes. The accountant found an error in the calculation. (since)
The accountant will-recalculate the taxes since he/she found an error in the calculation.
Since they moved into their house in 2010, Mary and John have gotten a lot of furniture.
Since moving into their house in 2010, Mary and John have gotten a lot of furniture.
Sue promised she could keep a secret. _____, she told everyone about my problems.
a) but
b) even though
c) nevertheless
Sue promised she could keep a secret. Nevertheless, she told everyone about my problems.
While the weather this month has been rainy and cold, _____
a. there doesn't seem to be a problem
b. a wet weather system moved down from Alaska
c. last month it was warm and sunny
While the weather this month has been rainy and cold, last month it was warm and sunny