UNIT 7 – WORD GROUPS THAT BUILD UP SENTENCES
Adverb Clauses
An adverb clause is used as an adverb. It answers the questions how? when? where? why? and modifies
a verb. Since adverb clause signals are : as, if, while, where, since, when, until, through, unless, as if,
before, because, and although. In the sentences below underline with one line the adverb clause and
with two lines the word it modifies.
EXAMPLE : Jeff accepted the trophy as if he had expected it.
1. She remained where I left her.
2. Where you go, I will go.
3. As we came out of the theater, father met us.
4. Jim paced the floor as he recited his speech.
5. The party started after I came.
6. I will stay if you wish to go.
7. Mary will not play unless you do.
8. They will see you when they return.
9. The doctor came became he was needed.
10. Suzie writes because I do.
11. The policemen acted as if they were cross.
12. Take the umbrella because it may rain.
13. The dog barked when Alan knocked.
14. Your apology must be sent before I forgive you.
15. Chuck was feeling fine although he stood in the rain for hours.
16. When the nurse left, the patient was sleeping.
17. The clock struck midnight as Anne entered the house.
18. When Dad saw me on the corner, he stopped the car.
19. If you must leave now, I shall walk with you.
20. When spring comes, boys’ thoughts turn to baseball.
In the sentences below underline with one line the adverb clause and with two lines the word it
modifies.
1. Mother worried until he came.
2. The boat rocked as though it would sink.
3. They stopped the car when the blowout occurred.
4. Joe worked until he was told to stop.
5. Though it looked hopeless, they did not give up.
6. He expected no help unless he needed it.
7. You do well if you are not tired.
8. Since the game is almost over, we are going home now.
9. They visited the site where the battle took place.