In each exercise, identify the adverb clause and its type. Here is a sample question answered for you:
Q. The company made a profit, even though sales were lower than anticipated.
A. The company made a profit, even though sales were lower than anticipated. [Adverb clause of concession]
If you don’t understand why an adverb clause has been identified as a particular type, you may refer to post on each type of adverb clause.
Exercise 1
1. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
2. As soon as the sun rose, the birds began to sing.
3. As long as you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
4. She can stay at the party as long as she follows the rules.
5. So long as the project is completed on time, the client will be satisfied.
6. They were ready to leave, except the car wouldn’t start.
7. Nothing would please the audience but that the performer sing an encore.
8. She saved money diligently in order that she could buy her dream house.
9. As the company grows, its influence in the industry increases.
10. I would rather save money than spend it on unnecessary items.
1. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. [Adverb clause of concession]
2. As soon as the sun rose, the birds began to sing. [Adverb clause of time]
3. As long as you finish your homework, you can watch TV. [Adverb clause of condition]
4. She can stay at the party as long as she follows the rules. [Adverb clause of condition and time. The adverb clause conveys two meanings simultaneously.]
5. So long as the project is completed on time, the client will be satisfied. [Adverb clause of condition]
6. They were ready to leave, except the car wouldn’t start. [Adverb clause of exception]
7. Nothing would please the audience but that the performer sing an encore. [Adverb clause of exception]
8. She saved money diligently in order that she could buy her dream house. [Adverb clause of purpose]
9. As the company grows, its influence in the industry increases. [Adverb clause of proportion]
10. I would rather save money than spend it on unnecessary items. [Adverb clause of preference]
Exercise 2
1. The engineers resolved the issue before the system’s performance deteriorated any further.
2. I went where I could find him.
3. The programmers debugged the code until the software ran without any errors.
4. While the northern region is known for its snowy winters, the southern region enjoys a more temperate climate.
5. He listened to music while he worked on his project.
6. While the company’s profits are at an all-time high, the CEO has announced a plan to cut down on staff.
7. Years before the technology became mainstream, it was still in experimental stages.
8. You can join us, provided that you bring a dish to share.
9. Where the best players have reached, you can reach.
10. Only where the mountains meet the sea, can you witness such unique wildlife.
1. The engineers resolved the issue before the system’s performance deteriorated any further. [Adverb clause of time]
2. I went where I could find him. [Adverb clause of place]
3. The programmers debugged the code until the software ran without any errors. [Adverb clause of time]
4. While the northern region is known for its snowy winters, the southern region enjoys a more temperate climate. [Adverb clause of contrast]
5. He listened to music while he worked on his project. [Adverb clause of time]
6. While the company’s profits are at an all-time high, the CEO has announced a plan to cut down on staff. [Adverb clause of concession]
7. Years before the technology became mainstream, it was still in experimental stages. [Adverb clause of time. Specifically, it is adverb clause of time expressing proximity.]
8. You can join us, provided that you bring a dish to share. [Adverb clause of condition]
9. Where the best players have reached, you can reach. [Adverb clause of place]
10. Only where the mountains meet the sea, can you witness such unique wildlife. [Adverb clause of place]
Exercise 3
1. The team will win the match, even if they face strong opponents.
2. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
3. He loves sports, whereas his brother prefers reading.
4. While the traditional method requires handcrafting each piece, the new technique utilizes automated machinery.
5. Unless you study for the exam, you won’t pass.
6. She left early, so (that) she caught the first bus.
7. They installed solar panels so (that) they could reduce their electricity bills.
8. She spoke about the event as if she had been there herself.
9. Her explanation was just as I had imagined.
10. She danced gracefully like a professional would on stage.
1. The team will win the match, even if they face strong opponents. [Adverb clause of concession]
2. If you study hard, you will pass the exam. [Adverb clause of condition]
3. He loves sports, whereas his brother prefers reading. [Adverb clause of contrast]
4. While the traditional method requires handcrafting each piece, the new technique utilizes automated machinery. [Adverb clause of contrast]
5. Unless you study for the exam, you won’t pass. [Adverb clause of condition]
6. She left early, so (that) she caught the first bus. [Adverb clause of result]
7. They installed solar panels so (that) they could reduce their electricity bills. [Adverb clause of purpose]
8. She spoke about the event as if she had been there herself. [Adverb clause of comparison and manner]
9. Her explanation was just as I had imagined. [Adverb clause of similarity]
10. She danced gracefully like a professional would on stage. [Adverb clause of similarity and manner]
Exercise 4
1. As the plane took off, passengers looked out of the windows.
2. As the traffic was heavy, they decided to take an alternate route.
3. As the weather gets warmer, the demand for ice cream rises.
4. Where the forest thickens, the sunlight barely penetrates, creating an eerie twilight.
5. Exactly where the two rivers converge, there is a rich delta teeming with wildlife.
6. She would sooner read a book than scroll through social media.
7. We are willing to accommodate your request inasmuch as it does not disrupt the ongoing operations.
8. She wanted to join us for dinner and catch up on old times, except she had other plans that couldn’t be rescheduled.
9. Where the residents were indifferent, the activists were passionate and relentless.
10. Insofar as I understand the situation, the project can proceed as planned.
1. As the plane took off, passengers looked out of the windows. [Adverb clause of time]
2. As the traffic was heavy, they decided to take an alternate route. [Adverb clause of cause or reason]
3. As the weather gets warmer, the demand for ice cream rises. [Adverb clause of proportion]
4. Where the forest thickens, the sunlight barely penetrates, creating an eerie twilight. [Adverb clause of place]
5. Exactly where the two rivers converge, there is a rich delta teeming with wildlife. [Adverb clause of place]
6. She would sooner read a book than scroll through social media. [Adverb clause of preference]
7. We are willing to accommodate your request inasmuch as it does not disrupt the ongoing operations. [Adverb clause of degree or extent]
8. She wanted to join us for dinner and catch up on old times, except she had other plans that couldn’t be rescheduled. [Adverb clause of exception]
9. Where the residents were indifferent, the activists were passionate and relentless. [Adverb clause of contrast and place. The adverb clause conveys two meanings simultaneously.]
10. Insofar as I understand the situation, the project can proceed as planned. [Adverb clause of degree or extent]
