In each sentence in the following exercises, first identify the adverb clause and then identify it as adverb clause of similarity, comparison, or manner. Note that an adverb clause can simultaneously be up to two of the three clauses. Here is a sample question answered for you:
Q. She danced like a beginner at her first recital.
A. adverb clause of similarity and manner: like a beginner at her first recital
If you don’t understand how to classify adverb clauses in these exercises, refer to the post on adverb clause of similarity, comparison, and manner.
Exercise 1
1. The newbie played forehands just as Roger Federer did.
2. Her new haircut looks just like the one she had last summer.
3. The firemen handled the situation as though it were routine.
4. The rescue team handled the crisis as if they had done it several times before.
5. The kitchen smells as if someone has been baking bread.
6. He solved the puzzle as a detective uncovers clues in a mystery.
7. The emergency medical team responded to the accident as though they had done it a thousand times.
8. The experienced hiker navigated the treacherous trail as though he had walked it countless times before.
9. The intern organized the files just as a veteran librarian would.
10. He feels as though he is about to faint.
1. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: just as Roger Federer did
2. Adverb clause of similarity: just like the one she had last summer
3. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as though it were routine
4. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as if they had done it several times before
5. Adverb clause of comparison: as if someone has been baking bread
6. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: as a detective uncovers clues in a mystery
7. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as though they had done it a thousand times
8. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as though he had walked it countless times before
9. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: just as a veteran librarian would
10. Adverb clause of comparison: as though he is about to faint
Exercise 2
1. They ran the marathon as though they were training for years.
2. After the announcement of the new competitor, the sales team operated as if their jobs depended on it.
3. He writes like a seasoned author telling a captivating story. [He writes in the manner of a seasoned author telling a captivating story.]
4. The dark clouds gathered ominously, making the sky appear as though a fierce storm was imminent.
5. The chef prepared the elaborate feast like he had been cooking for royalty.
6. The ancient ruins appeared as though they could tell stories of a thousand years of history.
7. The experienced pilot navigated the turbulent skies as though it was just another routine flight.
8. The team finished the project just as the client demanded.
9. The young pianist performed the complex piece like she had been practicing it for years.
10. The house appeared as if it had been abandoned for years.
1. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as though they were training for years
2. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as if their jobs depended on it
3. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: like a seasoned author telling a captivating story
4. Adverb clause of comparison: as though a fierce storm was imminent
5. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: like he had been cooking for royalty
6. Adverb clause of comparison: as though they could tell stories of a thousand years of history
7. Adverb clause of comparison and manner: as though it was just another routine flight
8. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: just as the client demanded
9. Adverb clause of similarity and manner: like she had been practicing it for years
10. Adverb clause of comparison: as if it had been abandoned for years
