Adverb Clauses

							Adverb Clauses
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     P. 408
 You have been learning about subordinate
  clauses used as adjectives.
 An adverb clause is a subordinate clause
  used as an adverb.
    – We visited New York after we had seen
      Washington.
   Like an adverb, and adverb clause
    modifies a verb, an adjective, or another
    adverb.
    – You should check your camera before you
      take the picture.
   An adverb clause is introduced by a
    subordinating conjunction. The
    subordinating conjunction relates the
    adverb clause to an independent clause.
    – When our visit ended, we returned home.
 What is the adverb clause in each of the following
 sentences? What word or word does each clause
     modify? Where should commas be used?
1. From the top of the Sears Tower, I can see for
   miles when the day is clear.
2. When I move around the deck I see different
   views.
3. The city view is spectacular after the sun goes
   down.
4. Before I go there again I’ll buy a new camera.
5. I’d like to take a snapshot while the sun is
   setting.
6. Chicago is lively because there is always plenty
   to do.
What is the adverb clause in each of the following
sentences? What word or word does each clause
    modify? Where should commas be used?
 7. Because Chicago was near my home I visited
  the city often.
 8. I love returning to Chicago even though I
  have visited many other cities many times.
 9. As soon as I return to Chicago I immediately
  want to go back to each of my favorite places.
 10. I am unable to leave Chicago until I see the
  river running through the city.
    Supply an appropriate subordinating conjunction
      from the chart on p. 408 to complete each
                       sentence.
 11. Visitors to Arizona may be surprised _______ half
  the state is high and cool.
 12. _______ I visit Arizona, I see its desert scenery.
 13. ________ I go, there are interesting things to do.
 14. No state has more spectacular sights ________
  Arizona does.
 15. Millions of people go there ________ they can see
  the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest.
 16. Residents can live _______ winter did not exist.
    Write each sentence, adding commas where they are
    needed. Underline each adverb clause once and each
               subordinating conjunction twice.
   17. Maine becomes quieter when the weather turns cold.
   18. However, Maine offers attractions whenever you go
    there.
   19. Although winters are very cold they are also very
    beautiful.
   20. Hikers like to visit Maine’s forests while the summer
    sun shines.
   21. Few forests are more beautiful than they are.
   22. Wherever you go along Maine’s rocky coast look for
    crashing surf and famous lighthouses.