Adverb Clauses

Adverb Clauses

• • • A clause is a group of words that contain: __________ and a ___________ Adverb clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction A comma is always placed after the clause.

– Ex: Before I went to the store , I put on my jacket.

Subject Sub.Conj. verb

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Adverb Clauses

where? why? how? when? to what extent?

An adverb clause is a subordinate/dependent clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.

• • Adverb clauses are introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

Adverb clauses can be moved to another part of the sentence and will make sense.

Example: Though she was almost unknown during her

lifetime, Emily Dickinson is now known as a major American poet.

Example: The poor woman had no money

because she had lost her job . (why

didn’t the woman have money?

)

Sentences with ‘than’

• Sentences that have a comparison such as: – Mr. Jost is taller

than any other teacher I know

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sub.conj

. Sub . Verb Are always Adverb Clauses (To what extent is Mr. Jost taller?)

Identify the adverb clause. If there is no clause, write none.

5.

6.

7.

1.

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3.

4.

If there is no clause, write none.

He will leave when he is ready.

While working, Sean listens to music.

Before the art show begins, there will be an international meal.

If you look closely, you can see the children’s target.

The author will sign many novels because he is famous.

After dinner, we will go to the store.