Adverb clauses

Check all that are true for adverbial clauses.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• modifies a verb, adjective or adverb

• modifies a noun or pronoun

• has both a subject and a verb

An adverbial clause always has a ______ and a _______.

• subject and adverb
• subject and verb
• adverb and conjunction
• verb and adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

You must use a ______ if the adverb clause is at the beginning of the sentence.

• period
• semicolon
• comma
• conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The track star is a fierce competitor since he won the 5K race.
What is the adverb clause? 

• since he won the 5K race
• The track star is a fierce competitor
• won the 5K race
• fierce competitor since he won

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Dancers spend hours stretching since they need to be flexible. 
What is the adverb clause? 

• they need to be flexible
• Dancers spend hours stretching
• since they need to be flexible
• spend hours since they need

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The student sprinted down the hall because he heard the late bell.
What is the adverb clause in the sentence?

• The student sprinted down the hall
• because he heard the late bell
• down the hall
• he heard the late bell

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The exhausted student dozed peacefully while his teacher gave him a demerit. 
What word does the clause modify?

• teacher
• student
• peacefully
• dozed

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

The alert driver's eyes widened as she saw the dog dash into the middle of the street.
What word does the adverb clause modify?

• widened
• eyes
• dash
• street

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

What is the adverb clause?

As soon as I'm done, we can go.

• As soon as I'm done

• We can go

• As I'm done

• As soon as

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the adverb clause?

Make sure and call me when you get home.

• Call me when you get home

• Make sure and call me

• When you get home

• And call me

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G