Adverb Clauses

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Adverb Clauses

• 8-5
• P. 408

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• You have been learning about subordinate clauses
  used as adjectives.
• An adverb clause is a subordinate clause used as
  an adverb.
• We visited New York after we had seen Washington.

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• Like an adverb, and adverb clause modifies a
  verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
• You should check your camera before you take the
  picture.

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• An adverb clause is introduced by a subordinating
  conjunction. The subordinating conjunction
  relates the adverb clause to an independent
  clause.
• When our visit ended, we returned home.

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What is the adverb clause in each of the
following sentences? What word or word does each
clause modify? Where should commas be used?

1. From the top of the Sears Tower, I can see for
   miles when the day is clear.
2. When I move around the deck I see different
   views.
3. The city view is spectacular after the sun goes
   down.
4. Before I go there again Ill buy a new camera.
5. Id like to take a snapshot while the sun is
   setting.
6. Chicago is lively because there is always plenty
   to do.

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What is the adverb clause in each of the
following sentences? What word or word does each
clause modify? Where should commas be used?

• 7. Because Chicago was near my home I visited the
  city often.
• 8. I love returning to Chicago even though I have
  visited many other cities many times.
• 9. As soon as I return to Chicago I immediately
  want to go back to each of my favorite places.
• 10. I am unable to leave Chicago until I see the
  river running through the city.

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Supply an appropriate subordinating conjunction
from the chart on p. 408 to complete each
sentence.

• 11. Visitors to Arizona may be surprised _______
  half the state is high and cool.
• 12. _______ I visit Arizona, I see its desert
  scenery.
• 13. ________ I go, there are interesting things
  to do.
• 14. No state has more spectacular sights ________
  Arizona does.
• 15. Millions of people go there ________ they can
  see the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest.
• 16. Residents can live _______ winter did not
  exist.

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Write each sentence, adding commas where they are
needed. Underline each adverb clause once and
each subordinating conjunction twice.

• 17. Maine becomes quieter when the weather turns
  cold.
• 18. However, Maine offers attractions whenever
  you go there.
• 19. Although winters are very cold they are also
  very beautiful.
• 20. Hikers like to visit Maines forests while
  the summer sun shines.
• 21. Few forests are more beautiful than they are.
  
• 22. Wherever you go along Maines rocky coast
  look for crashing surf and famous lighthouses.