Adverb Clauses

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What do adverb clauses modify?

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Adverb clauses modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a phrase that modifies adjectives, verbs, other adverbs, and verb phrases.

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What do adverb clauses begin with?

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Adverb clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions.

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Identify the adverb clause: 'If it does not rain tomorrow, we will go to the lake to swim.'

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The adverb clause is 'If it does not rain tomorrow' and it modifies 'will go'.

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Identify the adverb clause: 'When winter sets in, many animals hibernate in warm places.'

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The adverb clause is 'When winter sets in' and it modifies 'hibernate'.

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What is the function of an adverb clause in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb clause is to provide information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent an action occurs.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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What is the difference between an adverb clause and an adverb phrase?

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An adverb clause contains a subject and a verb, while an adverb phrase does not.

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How can you identify an adverb clause in a sentence?

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Look for a group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction and modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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What role do adverb clauses play in complex sentences?

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Adverb clauses add depth and detail to complex sentences by explaining the circumstances of the main action.