Adverb Clauses

Which one of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• how
• when
• whereas 
• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

An adverbial clause always has a ______ and a _______.

• subject and adverb
• subject and verb
• adverb and conjunction
• verb and adjective

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CCSS.L.3.1G

You must use a ______ if the adverb clause is at the beginning of the sentence.

• period
• semicolon
• comma
• conjunction

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which one of the following is NOT a question that an adverb clause answers?

• Where?
• When?
• How?
• Whose?

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CCSS.L.3.1G

An adverb clause is a _____ clause.

• dependent
• independent
• adjective
• supporting

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The track star is a fierce competitor since he won the 5K race.
What is the adverb clause? 

• since he won the 5K race
• The track star is a fierce competitor
• won the 5K race
• fierce competitor since he won

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Dancers spend hours stretching since they need to be flexible. 
What is the adverb clause? 

• they need to be flexible
• Dancers spend hours stretching
• since they need to be flexible
• spend hours since they need

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The frazzled student, when studying for a test, stayed up all night.

• when studying for a test, stayed up 
• The frazzled student
• stayed up all night
• when studying for a test

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

The student sprinted down the hall because he heard the late bell.
What is the adverb clause in the sentence?

• The student sprinted down the hall
• because he heard the late bell
• down the hall
• he heard the late bell

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The exhausted student dozed peacefully while his teacher gave him a demerit. 
What word does the clause modify?

• teacher
• student
• peacefully
• dozed

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G