Adverb Clauses

Adverb Clauses

Adverbs

words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following do adverbs NOT modify?

• verbs

• adjectives

• nouns

• adverbs

Adverb Clauses

*DEPENDENT clauses that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or adverbs

*They answer the question of how, when where, why, or to what extent?

Subordinating Conjunctions

• Adverb Clauses will always start with a subordinating conjunction

• AWHITEBUS

Examples of Adverb Clauses

• You can use my bike when you return my scooter.

• Unless she gets her bottle, the baby will be very unhappy.

• Because you apologized to me, I can trust you again.

• We will leave the party after they serve the cake.

Commas

When the sentence starts with an adverb clause, you must put a comma after it. (like in this sentence)

How to Check if a Clause is an Adverb Clause

• You can take the clause out of the sentence, and you will still be left with an independent clause.

• You can use my bike when you return my scooter.

• You can use my bike.

How to Check if a Clause is an Adverb Clause

• You can move the clause to the front or end of the sentence, and the sentence should still make sense.

• You can use my bike when you return my scooter.

• When you return my scooter, you can use my bike.