Adj. & Adv. Clauses
The happy dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Adjective
Sarah told Jessica that she won the talent show.
She
The teacher said we could all go to lunch _______ for the students who didn't finish their homework.
except/ accept
except
The new employee who previously worked at Google has a lot of experience.
The new employee (who previously worked at Google) has a lot of experience.
Hey what's up wanna grab lunch?
Informal
She danced gracefully across the stage in her beautiful dress.
Adverb
The teacher told the student to put his notebook in the locker, but it was already full.
It
Please sit that heavy box over _____ by the door.
Their/ There/ They're
There
After walking for miles well, it felt like miles, we finally found the restaurant.
After walking for miles (well, it felt like miles), we finally found the restaurant.
She is not available to comment at this time.
Formal
He talked Softly during the event
Adverb
At that new restaurant, they make the pasta from scratch, which is why I love going there.
they
I am much faster _____ my older brother when we run.
Than/ Then
Than
She bought a new car a bright red convertible last weekend
She bought a new car (a bright red convertible) last weekend
It is a pleasure to have you all here.
Formal
The shiny car sped quickly down the road.
Adjective
During the chaotic laboratory experiment, the chemist dropped the beaker into the acid, so he threw it away
It
______ going to fail the quiz if you do not study your notes.
Your/ You're
You're
I need to buy a few things from the store milk, bread, and eggs before I come home.
I need to buy a few things from the store (milk, bread, and eggs) before I come home.
That test was super hard!
Informal
The Bright sun shone warmly on the picnic.
Adjective.
When the senator met with the mayor, he promised to increase his funding
he/his
The loud noise had a negative ________ on my concentration.
Affect/ effect
effect
He finally answered after taking five minutes to think the tough question.
He finally answered (after taking five minutes to think) the tough question.
It’s not gonna be easy to finish all this work by Friday, is it?
Informal