Find out the adverb clauses in the following sentences and state the kind of each.

1. Even if it rains, I will come.

2. When you have finished your work, you may go home.
3. You can put it wherever you like.
4. I did not buy that watch because it was expensive.
5. You must go whether you hear from him or not.
6. He spoke in such a low voice that few people could hear him.
7. Since you have apologized, we will take no further action against you.
8. I have not been well since I returned from the hills.
9. He was so weak that he could not stand.
10. As he was not there, I spoke to his mother.

Answers
1. Adverb clause of concession – even if it rains
2. Adverb clause of time – when you have finished your work
3. Adverb clause of place – wherever you like
4. Adverb clause of reason – because it was expensive
5. Adverb clause of condition – whether you hear from him or not
6. Adverb clause of result – that few people could hear him
7. Adverb clause of cause – since you have apologized
8. Adverb clause of time – since I returned from the hills
9. Adverb clause of result – that he could not stand
10. Adverb clause of cause – as he was not there

Activity One: Decide what the underlined clause is

___ Whenever you need a lift, call me.

(b) adjective clause (q) adverb clause (j) noun clause
___ Give this ticket to whomever needs to get in here.
(a) adjective clause (k) adverb clause (u) noun clause
___ The trampoline that is in your backyard is great fun.
(e) adjective clause (p) adverb clause (y) noun clause
___ I will assist you as soon as I can.
(e) adjective clause (s) adverb clause (c) noun clause
___ Can you read while others are talking around you?
(h) adjective clause (t) adverb clause (d) noun clause
___ This is the computer that you bought.
(i) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (w) noun clause
___ Pia decided that she will go to college this semester.
(a) adjective clause (i) adverb clause (o) noun clause
___ Mr. Jones, who is my mayor, will be here this evening.
(n) adjective clause (b) adverb clause (m) noun clause
___ These magnificent mountains that we just saw are breathtaking.
(e) adjective clause (u) adverb clause (n) noun clause
___ I understand what you mean by that.
(y) adjective clause (t) adverb clause (r) noun clause
Directions: Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete each sentence:

although as long as because even if so that unless until while

1. She has decided to move to Portland because there are more opportunities for employment in that
city.

2. You can borrow my car as long as you agree to be very careful with it.

3. They'll have a good corn harvest this year unless it rains a lot and prevents them from harvesting their
crops.

4. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun so that she can protect herself from intruders who break into her
apartment.

5. Although he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into the city every day.

6. Ronald is going to finish his homework even if it takes him all night.

7. My daughter can't wait until she gets her new bike.

8. Stay in the car while I go into the store. I'll be right back.

9. It's a good idea to go to college for four years even if it's possible to get a good job without a degree.

10. Although he's overweight, Tony eats a lot of food before he goes to bed. That's not healthy.

11. The police can't arrest the suspect in the crime until they have more evidence against him.

12. Tim's parents will let him have his own car as long as he pays for his own insurance and doesn't get
into any trouble with it.

13. While Terry was talking on the phone and not paying attention, her kids were making a big mess in
the kitchen.

14. Because the police caught him driving while drunk, he lost his license.

15. Hubert's wife will have to get a job so that they can afford to pay their mortgage and other
expenses.

16. You shouldn't accept a ride in a car from someone unless you know the person really well.

17. Rogelio needs to see a doctor because his back is really bothering him a lot.
18. Jorge Shrubino was not a popular leader in his country although he had support from the business
community.

19. Tanya and Uri have agreed not to move in together until they get married.

20. The teacher got angry because the students were talking while he was trying to teach the class.