Exploring Adverb Clauses

The video tutorial covers the differences between independent and dependent clauses, focusing on adverb clauses. It explains how independent clauses can stand alone, while dependent clauses need additional information. The tutorial introduces adverb clauses, their structure, and how they modify verbs. It discusses subordinating conjunctions and their role in forming adverb clauses. The video also covers the correct use of commas in complex sentences and provides practice examples to identify adverb clauses and avoid common mistakes.

What is an independent clause?

• A clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• A clause that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause that modifies a noun.

Which of the following is an example of an adjective clause?

• Because it was raining.

• Until the game begins.

• Who has a brother Tina's age.

• After the game.

Why is it generally advised not to start a sentence with 'because'?

• It is grammatically incorrect.

• It often results in a sentence fragment.

• It makes the sentence too long.

• It confuses the reader.

Which of the following sentences contains an adverb clause?

• The game begins at 7 PM.

• Since the fermenting agent is washed off, the pickles are less sour.

• Common seasonings are garlic and dill.

• The pickles are usually brined in jars.

What happens if you remove the subordinating conjunction from an adverb clause?

• The clause becomes an independent clause.

• The clause becomes an adjective clause.

• The clause becomes a fragment.

• The clause remains the same.

What is the main function of adverb clauses?

• To start sentences with 'because'.

• To modify nouns.

• To modify verbs.

• To stand alone as sentences.

When do you need to use a comma with adverb clauses?

• When the adverb clause is in the middle of the sentence.

• When the adverb clause comes before the independent clause.

• When the adverb clause is very short.

• When the adverb clause comes after the independent clause.

Which of the following is NOT an adverb clause?

• After the game begins.

• Because it is raining.

• After the game.

• Until the game starts.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma with an adverb clause?

• I will go to the park, if it does not rain.

• If it does not rain, I will go to the park.

• If it does not rain I will go to the park.

• I will go to the park if it does not rain.

What is a common mistake when identifying adverb clauses?

• Believing adverb clauses can stand alone.

• Using commas incorrectly.

• All of the above.

• Thinking any clause starting with a subordinating conjunction is an adverb clause.