Adverb clauses.
An adverb clause is a dependant clause ( incomplete sentence ) with a subject and a verb, and
marked with an adverb.The clauses makers can indicate:- time ( when, while, whenever, as soon as )-
concessions ( in spite of, despite, although, even though )- reason ( as, because, in case, so )-
purpose ( in order that, so, so that )- manner ( as, as if, as though, like )- place ( where,
wherever, everywhere )- conditions ( even if, if, only if, unless )Choose the correct clause mark
to give the right meaning of each sentences.
I.

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1. Betty looks something is wrong. A- only if B- even if C- as if D- so that.


2. The people danced the music played. A- like B- as C- unless D- in case.

3. David goes swimming his illness. A – even if B- in spite of C- though D- whereas.


4. I looked, I found fingerprints. A- until B- whereas C- because D- wherever.

5. This region is called “land of apple” it yields a lot of apples. A- because B- although C- until
D- only if

6. ploughing the field, the farmer uncovered a dinosaur bone. A- as though B- while C- until D-
since.

7. Lucy can’t attend the meeting she finds a baby-sitter. A- unless B- even if C- only if D- if.

8. the fire started blazing, the skewers were tilted toward the flames. A- so that B- as if C- such
as D- as soon as.

9. pandas mostly eat bamboo, they are also carnivorous. A- not only B- until C- although D- as soon
as.

10. Seat belts were introduced traffic fatalities would be reduced. A- as if B- then C- so that D-
only if.

11. his parents disapprove, he said he won’t go to university. A- even though B- until C- as if D-
despite.

12. running, grizzly bears are capable of attaining a speed of 35 miles an hour. A- so that B- when
they are C- so D- though.
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II. Combine the following sentences using adverb clauses at the end of the sentence.
 1. We watched the robins. They raised their young in our apple tree.
 2. Becky read the book. It was recommended by a friend.
 3. Dad donates his suits to charity. He has worn them a year.
 4. The policemen delayed the drivers. The wrecks were cleared.
 5. Ann ate an apple. She studied her vocabulary.

III. Combine the following sentences using adverb clauses at the beginning of the sentence.
 1. Frank started medical training. He drove a forklift for a living.
 2. The rains had started the mud slides. The homes were not safe to live in.
 3. Older people love to sit in the park. They feed the birds and visit.
 4. I enjoyed camping out. I was much younger.
 5. Joe recognised the man. The man had stopped his car to help.

IV. Find the adverb clauses in these sentences. What are their meanings (time, place...)?
 1. You seem very happy when you help other people.
 2. While you wait, we will detail your car.
 3. I am happier than I ever was before.
 4. That horse is more obstinate than a mule.
 5. The woman took notes while being taught to cook with broccoli.
 6. Ben fields baseballs better than he hits.
 7. As the lions approached the carcass, the cheetahs retreated once more.
 8. While eating, I choked on a bone.