Adverb Clause




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Adverb Clause
 Every adverb clause begins with a
  subordinate conjunction.

 Some examples of subordinate conjunctions
  would be when, since, before, although,
  until…

 Adverb clauses modify the main verb in the
  sentence, adjectives and other adverbs.
Adverb Clause


   After he raised his rifle to his shoulder, he
    squeezed the trigger immediately.

   The student left the room before the bell
    rang.

   He enjoys camping in the woods more
    than you do
Adverb Clause

 Although he heard the hiss of the snake,
  he still could not see it until he moved the
  pile of wood.

 The kite rose quickly into the air as soon
  as the gusty wind hit its face.
Conclusion
 Adverb clauses must have a subject
  and a verb.
 The first word in an adverb clause is
  the subordinate conjunction.
 If the sentence begins with an
  adverb clause, use a comma after it.
Note: memorize the subordinate
  conjunctions on page 477 of the
  textbook.

Adverb clause(1)

  • 1.
    Adverb Clause  Clickon the speaker icon to hear an audio presentation in addition to viewing the power point slides.
  • 2.
    Adverb Clause  Everyadverb clause begins with a subordinate conjunction.  Some examples of subordinate conjunctions would be when, since, before, although, until…  Adverb clauses modify the main verb in the sentence, adjectives and other adverbs.
  • 3.
    Adverb Clause  After he raised his rifle to his shoulder, he squeezed the trigger immediately.  The student left the room before the bell rang.  He enjoys camping in the woods more than you do
  • 4.
    Adverb Clause  Althoughhe heard the hiss of the snake, he still could not see it until he moved the pile of wood.  The kite rose quickly into the air as soon as the gusty wind hit its face.
  • 5.
    Conclusion  Adverb clausesmust have a subject and a verb.  The first word in an adverb clause is the subordinate conjunction.  If the sentence begins with an adverb clause, use a comma after it. Note: memorize the subordinate conjunctions on page 477 of the textbook.