Exploring the Role of Adverb Clauses in English Grammar

What is the primary function of an adverb clause?

• To act as the main clause

• To replace conjunctions

• To modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs

• To modify nouns

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following questions can an adverb clause answer?

• What

• Who

• When

• Which

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CCSS.L.3.1G

How can you identify an adverb clause in a sentence?

• By looking for a subject and a verb

• By finding a subordinating conjunction

• By identifying the main clause

• By locating a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which subordinating conjunction is used in the adverb clause of place?

• Because

• Whenever

• Wherever

• Although

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CCSS.L.3.1G

In the sentence 'As soon as I washed the car, it began to rain,' what does the adverb clause modify?

• The noun 'car'

• The verb 'washed'

• The verb 'began'

• The adjective 'soon'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which subordinating conjunction shows concession?

• Because

• Although

• Unless

• As if

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In the sentence 'He speaks as if he has knowledge of the situation,' what does the adverb clause modify?

• The adjective 'situation'

• The noun 'knowledge'

• The adverb 'as if'

• The verb 'speaks'

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What type of adverb clause is used in the sentence 'Because it was raining, we could not go out to play'?

• Time

• Place

• Reason

• Condition

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CCSS.L.3.1G

In the sentence 'Toby can run as quickly as I can,' what type of adverb clause is used?

• Result

• Manner

• Comparison

• Purpose

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Where should an adverb clause be placed if it modifies an adjective or another adverb?

• Directly after the adjective or adverb it modifies

• At the end of the sentence

• Before the main clause

• At the beginning of the sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1G