Subordinate Clauses Functioning as Adverbs
Directions: Underline the adverb clause in each sentence. Circle the word it modifies.
1. After a long day at work, Janice wanted to go home.
2. Kevin could not play football because he broke his leg.
3. You may leave at 2:45 if you are on the soccer team.
4. The dog will follow you wherever you go.
5. Although it takes a while, hiking Mount McKenzie is a rewarding trek.
6. Before you go, write down the names of all the drivers involved in the accident.
7. Wherever there are computers, there is Microsoft software.
8. After the fruit is harvested, it is sold at the market.
9. He didn’t call her because he is shy.
10. If you save your money, you will be able to purchase a car when you are sixteen.
11. Since you didn’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
12. When you graduate from high school, you will receive a diploma.
13. You can’t watch TV until you finish your homework.
14. Though he may not show it, he genuinely admires your work.
15. Tommy scrubbed the bathroom tile until his arms ached.
16. The children went back to playing after the teacher turned around.
17. I won’t go to the party unless you go with me.
18. You must practice if you want to write well.
19. Fred works as a cook although he isn’t interested in food.
20. George could swim well after he took lessons.
21. Because John scared me, I passed out.
22. While we were waiting for the pizza guy to arrive, we played a game on the XBOX.
23. Even if they lose by five goals, their fans will still love them.
24. The eagle spread its wings majestically as it soared through the air.
25. She takes a camera everywhere she goes.