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Adverb Clauses & The Subordinating Conjunction

The adverb clause is always introduced by a special kind of conjunction called the subordinating conjunction. 

 

Please memorize the following list of subordinating conjunctions.

after as though so that whenever
although because than where
as before though wherever
as if if unless while
as long as in order that until  
as soon as since when  

An adverb clause tells more about the verb of a sentence by answering any of the following questions: How? When? Where? Why? To What Extent? Under What Conditions?

 

Examples:

When I finish my homework, I will call you

Although she was born in Arkansas, Hillary Clinton wants to be a senator in New York.

    (Note: When an adverb clause starts a sentence, you must follow it with a comma.)

I have extra homework because I missed school.

I feel as though I will never catch up.

I study where it is quiet.

Directions: Please underline the adverb clause in the following sentences.

1. Whenever the cat climbs that tree, the birds chase it away.

2. I made a clean copy of my story after I revised and proofread it.

3. I waved to Mr. and Mrs. Cacciatore as I rode past their house.

4. Before I can go, I must finish my chores.

5. She became interested in skiing when her cousin took up the sport.

 

Directions: Please compose a sentence with an adverb clause using the following subordinating conjunctions.

1. because

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2. whenever

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3. although

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4. after

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5. when

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