Adverb Clauses

An adverb clause serves the same purpose as an adverb. It can modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. There are different kinds of adverb clauses. Examples are:

• Adverb clause of manner
• Adverb clause of place
• Adverb clause of time
• Adverb clause of purpose
• Adverb clause of condition
• Adverb clause of concession

An adverb clause is an example of a subordinate clause. Adverb clauses are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions when, while, until, if, unless, though, although, even if, even though, because, as, since, before, after, whereas etc.

Complete the following sentences with a suitable adverb clause.

1. My parents helped me …………………………
2. I will not leave ……………………………
3. We will go home …………………………
4. We will wait ………………………..
5. We believe in democracy ……………………………..
6. Hitler committed suicide ……………………………..
7. We admire people ………………………….
8. People respect him ……………………………
9. He will help ……………………….
10. The baby cried …………………….
11. The painting was so beautiful ………………………………….
12. I was working hard …………………………………
13. …………………………..the crops will fail.
14. I will take this job ……………………………………..
15. My parents were unhappy ……………………………….
16. …………………………….. I don’t quite like her.
17. The thief was so cunning ……………………………
18. I was so happy …………………………
19. ………………………… I will always stand by you.
20. ………………………… I could not go to the party.

Answers

1. My parents helped me when I was in trouble.
2. I will not leave unless you give me my money back.
3. We will go home after the party is over.
4. We will wait until they return.
5. We believe in democracy although it has its shortcomings.
6. Hitler committed suicide when the German army was defeated.
7. We admire people who are honest.
8. People respect him because he is honest and sincere.
9. He will help if you ask him.
10. The baby cried because he was hungry.
11. The painting was so beautiful that everybody admired it.
12. I was working hard while you were holidaying abroad.
13. If it does not rain, the crops will fail.
14. I will take this job if the salary is good.
15. My parents were unhappy when I dropped out of college.
16. Though she is a nice person, I don’t quite like her.
17. The thief was so cunning that the police could not nab him.
18. I was so happy that I got the first prize.
19. Since you are my friend, I will always stand by you.
20. As I had some urgent work to do I could not go to the party.