EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible. 15. After I heard Mary describe how cold it gets in Minnesota in the winter, I decided not to go there for my vacation in January.

After hearing Mary describe how cold it gets in Minnesota in the winter, I decided not to go there for my vacation in January.

After hearing Mary described how cold it gets in Minnesota in the winter, I decided not to go there for my vacation in January.

After heard Mary describe how cold it gets in Minnesota in the winter, I decided not to go there for my vacation in January.

EXERCISE 3: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 2. Because the little boy believed that no one loved him, he ran away from home.

Believing that no one loved him, the little boy ran away from home.

Believing no one loved him, the little boy ran away from home.

Because believing that no one loved him, the little boy ran away from home.

Believing that no one loved him, he ran away from home.

EXERCISE 3: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 3. Because she was not paying attention to where she was going, Rosa stepped into a hole and sprained her ankle.

Not paying attention to where she was going, Rosa stepped into a hole and sprained her ankle.

Because not paying attention to where she was going, Rosa stepped into a hole and sprained her ankle.

Because was not paying attention to where she was going, Rosa stepped into a hole and sprained her ankle.

EXERCISE 3: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 4. Because I had forgotten to bring a pencil to the examination, I had to borrow one.

Having forgotten to bring a pencil to the examination, I had to borrow one.

Had forgotten to bring a pencil to the examination, I had to borrow one.

Because having forgotten to bring a pencil to the examination, I had to borrow one.

Because had forgotten to bring a pencil to the examination, I had to borrow one.

EXERCISE 3: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 5. Because Chelsea is a vegetarian, she does not eat meat.

Being a vegetarian, Chelsea does not eat meat.

Being vegetarian, Chelsea does not eat meat.

Be a vegetarian, Chelsea does not eat meat.

Is a vegetarian, Chelsea does not eat meat.

EXERCISE 3: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 6. Because he has already flunked out of school once, Mike is determined to succeed this time.

Having (already) flunked out of school once, Mike is determined to succeed this time.

Having had (already) flunked out of school once, Mike is determined to succeed this time.

Has (already) flunked out of school once, Mike is determined to succeed this time.

He having (already) flunked out of school once, Mike is determined to succeed this time.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 1. Before I talked to you, I had never understood that formula.

Before talking to you, I had never understood that formula.

Before was talking to you, I had never understood that formula.

Before talked to you, I had never understood that formula.

Before I talking to you, I had never understood that formula.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 2. Because he did not want to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner. He made himself a sandwich instead.

Not wanting to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner. He made himself a sandwich instead.

Did not want to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner. He made himself a sandwich instead.

Not to want to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner. He made himself a sandwich instead.

Did not wanting to spend any more money this month, Larry decided against going to a restaurant for dinner. He made himself a sandwich instead.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 3. After I read the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

After reading the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

After I read the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

After I reading the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

After read the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 4. Because I remembered that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

Remembering that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

Remembered that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

Because remembering that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

Was remembering that everyone makes mistakes, I softened my view of his seemingly inexcusable error.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 5. Since he completed his Bachelor's degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

Since completing his Bachelor's degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

Completing his Bachelor's degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

Since completed his Bachelor's degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

Completed his Bachelor's degree, he has had three jobs, each one better than the last.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 6. While I was traveling across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

While traveling across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

While travel across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

While was traveling across the United States, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 7. Before he gained national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Before gaining national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Gained national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Gaining national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Before gained national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 8. Because we were enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Because enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Were enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Because were enjoying the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 9. Because she had never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

Having never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

She had never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

Because having never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

Had never flown in an airplane before, the little girl was surprised and a little frightened when her ears popped.

EXERCISE 4: Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases. 10. Before he became vice-president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.

Before becoming vice president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.

Before became vice president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.

Became vice president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.

Becoming vice president of marketing and sales, Peter McKay worked as a sales representative.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 2. I heard that Nadia was in the hospital. I called her family to find out what was wrong.

Hearing that Nadia was in the hospital, I called her family to find out what was wrong.

Heard that Nadia was in the hospital, I called her family to find out what was wrong.

I was hearing that Nadia was in the hospital, I called her family to find out what was wrong.

Hear that Nadia was in the hospital, I called her family to find out what was wrong.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 3. We slowly approached the door to the hospital. The nurse stepped out to greet us.

Slowing approached the door to the hospital, the nurse stepped out to greet us.

Slowly approaching the door to the hospital, the nurse stepped out to greet us.

Slowly approached the door to the hospital, the nurse stepped out to greet us.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 4. I live a long distance from my work. I have to commute daily by train.

Living a long distance from my work, I have to commute daily by train.

Live a long distance from my work, I have to commute daily by train.

I am living a long distance from my work, I have to commute daily by train.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 5. Heidi lives a long distance from her work. She has to commute daily by train.

Living a long distance from her work, Heidi has to commute daily by train.

Lives a long distance from her work, Heidi has to commute daily by train.

Living a long distance from her work, she has to commute daily by train.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 6. Abdul lives a long distance from his work. His car is essential.

Abdul living a long distance from his work. His car is essential.

Living a long distance from his work, his car is essential.

Lives a long distance from his work, his car is essential.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 7. I did not want to inconvenience my friend by asking her to drive me to the airport. I decided to take a taxi.

Not wanting to inconvenience my friend by asking her to drive me to the airport, I decided to take a taxi.

Did not want to inconvenience my friend by asking her to drive me to the airport, I decided to take a taxi.

Did not wanting to inconvenience my friend by asking her to drive me to the airport, I decided to take a taxi.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 8. I was sitting on a large rock at the edge of a mountain stream. I felt at peace with the world.

Sitting on a large rock at the edge of a mountain stream, I felt at peace with the world.

Was sitting on a large rock at the edge of a mountain stream, I felt at peace with the world.

I sitting on a large rock at the edge of a mountain stream, I felt at peace with the world.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 9. I am a married man. I have many responsibilities.

Being a married man, I have many responsibilities.

Was a married man, I have many responsibilities.

Marrying man, I have many responsibilities.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 10. The little boy was trying his best not to cry. He swallowed hard and began to speak.

Trying his best not to cry, the little boy swallowed hard and began to speak.

Trying his best not crying, he swallowed hard and began to speak.

Trying his best not to cry, he swallowed hard and began to speak.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 11. Anna kept one hand on the steering wheel. She opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.

Keeping one hand on the steering wheel, Anna opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.

Keeping one hand on the steering wheel, she opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.

Keeping one hand for the steering wheel, Anna opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 12. Anna kept one hand on the steering wheel. Bob handed her a can of pop to hold in the other hand.

Keeping one hand on the steering wheel, Bob handed her a can of pop to hold in the other hand.

Kept one hand on the steering wheel, Bob handed her a can of pop to hold in the other hand.

Anna keeping one hand on the steering wheel, Bob handed her a can of pop to hold in the other hand.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 13. I recognized his face, but I had forgotten his name. I just smiled and said, "Hi."

Recognizing his face but having forgotten his name, I just smiled and said, "Hi."

Recognized his face but having forgotten his name, I just smiled and said, "Hi."

Recognizing his face, but had forgotten his name, I just smiled and said, "Hi."

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 14. Martha was picking strawberries in the garden. A bumblebee stung her.

Picking strawberries in the garden, a bumblebee stung her.

Was picking strawberries in the garden, a bumblebee stung her.

Martha picking strawberries in the garden, a bumblebee stung her.

EXERCISE 5: Combine the two sentences, making a modifying phrase out of the first sentence if possible. 15. Ann was convinced that she could never learn to play the piano. She stopped taking lessons.

Being convinced that she could never learn to play the piano, Anna stopped taking lessons.

Ann was convincing that she could never learn to play the piano, Anna stopped taking lessons.

Convincing that she could never learn to play the piano, Anna stopped taking lessons.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 1. They have sticky pads on their feet. Column B G. Flies can easily walk on the ceiling.

Having sticky pads on their feet, flies can easily walk on the ceiling.

Have sticky pads on their feet, flies can easily walk on the ceiling.

Sticking pads on their feet, flies can easily walk on the ceiling.

Have sticking pads on their feet, flies can easily walk on the ceiling.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 2. He has worked with computers for many years. Column B J. Ed has an excellent understanding of their limitations as well as their potential.

Having worked with computers for many years, Ed has an excellent understanding of their limitations as well as their potential.

Have working with computers for many years, Ed has an excellent understanding of their limitations as well as their potential.

Working with computers for many years, Ed has an excellent understanding of their limitations as well as their potential.

Has working with computers for many years, Ed has an excellent understanding of their limitations as well as their potential.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 3. She was born two months prematurely. Column B I. Mary needed special care for the first few days of her life.

Having been born two months prematurely, Mary needed special care for the first few days of her life.

Being born two months prematurely, Mary needed special care for the first few days of her life.

Borning two months prematurely, Mary needed special care for the first few days of her life.

Have being born two months prematurely, Mary needed special care for the first few days of her life.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 4. He had done everything he could for the patient. Column B D. The doctor left to attend other people.

Having done everything he could for the patient, the doctor left to attend other people.

Had done everything he could for the patient, the doctor left to attend other people.

Has done everything he could for the patient, the doctor left to attend other people.

Doing everything he could for the patient, the doctor left to attend other people.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 5. She had never eaten Thai food before. Column B A. Sally didn't know what to expect when she went to the Thai restaurant for dinner.

Never having eaten Thai food before, Sally didn't know what to expect when she went to the Thai restaurant for dinner.

Never eating Thai food before, Sally didn't know what to expect when she went to the Thai restaurant for dinner.

Never had eaten Thai food before, Sally didn't know what to expect when she went to the Thai restaurant for dinner.

Never had eating Thai food before, Sally didn't know what to expect when she went to the Thai restaurant for dinner.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 6. He had no one to turn to for help. Column B H. Sam was forced to work out the problem by himself.

Having no one to turn to for help, Sam was forced to work out the problem by himself.

Having no one turning to for help, Sam was forced to work out the problem by himself.

Have no one to turn to for help, Sam was forced to work out the problem by himself.

Have no one turning to for help, Sam was forced to work out the problem by himself.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 7. They are endangered species. Column B C. Rhinos are protected by law from poachers who kill them solely for their horns.

Being an endangered species, rhinos are protected by law from poachers who kill them solely for their horns.

Aring an endangered species, rhinos are protected by law from poachers who kill them solely for their horns.

Being are an endangered species, rhinos are protected by law from poachers who kill them solely for their horns.

Are an endangered species, rhinos are protected by law from poachers who kill them solely for their horns.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 8. They are able to crawl into very small places. Column B B. Mice can hide in almost any part of a house.

Being able to crawl into very small spaces, mice can hide in almost any part of a house.

Abling to crawl into very small spaces, mice can hide in almost any part of a house.

Be able to crawl into very small spaces, mice can hide in almost any part of a house.

Aring able to crawl into very small spaces, mice can hide in almost any part of a house.

EXERCISE 6: Make sentences by combining the ideas in Column A and Column B. Column A 9. She has done very well in her studies. Column B E. Nancy expects to be hired by a top company after graduation.

Having done very well in her studies, Nancy expects to be hired by a top company after graduation.

Have doing very well in her studies, Nancy expects to be hired by a top company after graduation.

Doing very well in her studies, Nancy expects to be hired by a top company after graduation.

Has doing very well in her studies, Nancy expects to be hired by a top company after graduation.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

3. Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.

Before I was coming to class, I had a cup of coffee.

Before I coming to class, I had a cup of coffee.

Before coming to class, I had a cup of coffee.

Before I came to class, I have a cup of coffee.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

4. Before the student came to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

Before the student came to class, the teacher has already given a quiz.

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Before the student come to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

Before the student had come to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

5. Since I came here, I have learned a lot of English.

Since I come here, I have learned a lot of English.

Since I came here, I learned a lot of English.

Since coming here, I have learned a lot of English.

Since I came here, I had learned a lot of English.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

6. Since Bob opened his new business, he has been working 16 hours a day.

Since opening his new business, Bob has worked 16 hours a day.

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Since he opening his new business, Bob has been working 16 hours a day.

Since opening his new business, Bob has been working 16 hours a day.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

7. After Omar (had) finished breakfast, he left the house and went to his office.

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After finishing breakfast, Omar left the house and went to his office.

After he finishing breakfast, Omar left the house and went to his office.

After finishing breakfast, Omar has left the house and has gone to his office.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

8. Alex hurt his back while he was chopping wood.

Alex hurt his back while was he chopping wood.

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Alex hurt his back while was chopping wood.

Alex hurt his back while chopping wood.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

9. You should always read a contract before you sign your name.

You should always read a contract before signing your name.

You should always read a contract before you signing your name.

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You should always read a contract before sign your name.

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Chapter 18

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

3. Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

4. Before the student came to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

5. Since I came here, I have learned a lot of English.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

6. Since Bob opened his new business, he has been working 16 hours a day.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

7. After Omar (had) finished breakfast, he left the house and went to his office.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

8. Alex hurt his back while he was chopping wood.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

9. You should always read a contract before you sign your name.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

10. Before the waiter came to our table, I had already made up my mind to order shrimp.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

11. Before you ask the librarian for help, you should make every effort to find the materials yourself.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

12. While Jack was trying to sleep last night, a mosquito kept buzzing in his ear.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.3. Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.4. Before the student came to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.5. Since I came here, I have learned a lot of English.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.6. Since Bob opened his new business, he has been working 16 hours a day.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.7. After Omar (had) finished breakfast, he left the house and went to his office.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.8. Alex hurt his back while he was chopping wood.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.9. You should always read a contract before you sign your name.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.10. Before the waiter came to our table, I had already made up my mind to order shrimp.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.11. Before you ask the librarian for help, you should make every effort to find the materials yourself.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.12. While Jack was trying to sleep last night, a mosquito kept buzzing in his ear.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

3. Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

4. Before the student came to class, the teacher had already given a quiz.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

5. Since I came here, I have learned a lot of English.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

6. Since Bob opened his new business, he has been working 16 hours a day.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

7. After Omar (had) finished breakfast, he left the house and went to his office.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

8. Alex hurt his back while he was chopping wood.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

9. You should always read a contract before you sign your name.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

10. Before the waiter came to our table, I had already made up my mind to order shrimp.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

11. Before you ask the librarian for help, you should make every effort to find the materials yourself.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the subject of the adverb clause and the subject of the main clause. Change the adverb clauses to modifying adverbial phrases if possible.

12. While Jack was trying to sleep last night, a mosquito kept buzzing in his ear.