REDUCED ADVERB CLAUSES

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.

Before he left on vacation, he finished the project.

• Before left on vacation, he finished the project.

• Before leaving on vacation, he finished the project.

• Before on vacation, he finished the project.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.

Though he was talented, he didn't get the job.

• Though was talented, he didn't get the job.

• Though being talented, he didn't get the job.

• Though talented, he didn't get the job.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.

Since he was late, he started the meeting at 10.

• Being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

• Since being late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

• Since late, he started the meeting at 10:00.

Choose the correct reduced adverbial clause.

Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

• Not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

• Since not wanting to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

• Since he didn't want to hurt her feelings, he didn't tell her the truth.

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

Steve has had to learn how to cook and clean since left home.

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• Incorrect

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

The ointment can be applied where needed.

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• Incorrect

This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

Although not selecting for the team, he attends all of the games as a fan.

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This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

When purchased at this store, the buyer gets a guarantee on all items.

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This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

The medicine is not effective unless taken as directed.

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This sentence contains a reduced adverb clause. Indicate if the sentence is correct or incorrect.

You should negotiate a lot before buy a new car.

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• Incorrect