Adverb Clauses
What word completes this sentence?
“I stayed home ______ it was raining.”
Varying Answers:
because, as,
Reduce this sentence:
“While she was walking to school, she saw her friend.”
While walking to school, she saw her friend.
What transition shows contrast?
a) Therefore
b) However
c) For example
b) however
Give one subordinating conjunction.
Answers vary
What does “peep” mean?
Peep to look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening.
Identify the adverb clause:
“She called me after she finished work.”
after she finished work
True or False:
Reduced adverb clauses usually remove the subject and the verb “be.”
True
Choose the best transition:
“I was late. _______, I finished my work.”
Still/ however/ nevertheless/ nonetheless/
Complete the sentence:
“________ she was late, she apologized.”
Since, because, as
If you “muddle” your words, what happens?
mumble, confuse, mix
Choose the correct option:
“I will go to the party if / although /as I finish my homework.”
if
Reduce this sentence:
“After he finished the test, he left the room.”
After finishing the test, he left the room.
Give one transition that shows cause and effect.
What are the different types of adverb clauses.
Condition, contrast, reason, time, place
What does it mean to “sever relations” between two countries?
to stop any connections or communications
Combine the sentences using an adverb clause:
“He was tired. He kept working.”
He kept working although he was tired.
Reduce this sentence:
“Because he needed money, he got a job.”
Needing money, he got the job.
Rewrite with a transition:
“I have to study after class. I have to work and wash my hair.”
I have to study after class, moreover/furthermore/besides/, I have to work and wash my hair.
What is the difference between “because” and “although”?
because= reason
although= contrast
If someone “preaches,” what are they usually doing?
publicly advocating a belief or course of action.
Use whereas in a sentence.
Whereas = contrast
Explain why this sentence cannot be reduced:
“Although she was tired, she continued studying.”
You cannot reduce adverb clauses of contrast. Only time and reason.
Identify the problem:
“He studied hard. However, he passed the test.”
However= contrast
Need adverb clause of effect= consequently, therefore, thus,
Create a sentence using “unless.”
Unless we hurry-up we won't make it on time.
Use reign in a sentence.