The document discusses using adverbial clauses to change the meaning of sentences in speech. It provides 6 sentences with blanks that can be filled in with adverbial clauses drawn from a list of 6 options. The adverbial clauses provide context about the actions or situations of the characters, altering the meaning of the core sentences. It then asks the reader to consider what actions the characters might be doing and what situation they could be in to prompt different speech.
2. “Let’s get out of here!” yelled
Sarah, dragging the dog
away from the gateway .
3. “This has been an awful day,”
said Jill, her feet squelching
in the mud.
Can you change the meaning of the
sentence by changing the adverbial clause?
4. Choose an adverbial clause from below to add to these
sentences.
1. “What was the question, Miss?” mumbled Lisa, …
2. “We are lost,” groaned John, …
3. “And where do you think you are going?” demanded
Mum, …
4. “I’ve forgotten my ballet kit,” sighed Ellie, …
5. “Let me go,” pleaded Tom, …
6. “I’ll race you!” laughed Amy, …
…trying to pull free.
…as he peered at the map.
…wishing that she had been listening.
…jumping on her bike.
…rummaging in her PE bag.
…grabbing hold of his arm.
5. Oh. I’ve always
wanted my own
kitten.
Remember, it
won’t stay a
kitten for long!
What action might
these characters be
doing?