2. +
Placement and Punctuation
Main Clause Adverb Clause
We watched TV a lot when the Olympics
were on.
Tickets cost more because athletes
earn so much.
3. +
Placement and Punctuation
Adverb Clause Main Clause
When the Olympics
were on,
we watched TV a lot,
Because athletes
earn so much,
tickets cost more.
4. +
Types
Adverb Clauses of Time
I was a soccer player before I was a football
player.
The coach met with her
players
after the game was over.
The fans cheered
continuously
while the team was on
the field.
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Types
Adverb Clauses of Time
Before I was a football
player,
I was a soccer player
After the game was over, the coach met with her
players.
While the team was on
the field,
the fans cheered
continuously.
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Types
Adverb Clauses of Place
I’ve seen children
playing soccer
everywhere I’ve been
outside the United
States.
Anywhere to go, sports stars are national
heroes.
I work out a gym wherever I travel.
7. +
Types
Adverb Clauses of Reason
Since she plays well, I want her on our team.
He was unable to play in
the final game
because he had hurt his
ankle.
Now that TV covers the
games,
billions of people can
see the Olympics.
8. +
Types
Adverb Clauses of Condition
Unless the tickets cost
too much,
we’ll go to the game next
Saturday.
You’ll be comfortable
inside the dome
even if it’s cold and
raining outside.
Only if she wins the gold
medal
will she get a
professional contract.
9. +
Types
Adverb Clauses of Contrast
They won the game though they didn’t really
deserve the victory.
Although their team is
talented,
they just didn’t win.
Swimmers are rarely
injured
Whereas hockey players
are often hurt.