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Adverbial Clauses - Exercise 4

Directions:  Locate the adverbial clause  in each sentence.   Type your answer into the box below the sentence. When you are finished, click  the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to view the correct answers.

 

1.  Because the building sustained heavy damage, residents were forced to find other lodgings.

    

2.  Whenever the humidity increases, Marcia gets a sinus headache.

  

3.  Jerry tried on his tuxedo before he sent it to the cleaners.

  

4.  She didn't tell her brother about the new dog until it arrived from the kennel.

  

5.  After he left Mexico, Robert returned to his home in Wisconsin.

  

6.  He didn't want to make any big decisions while he was still considering the move.

  

7.  If the project fails, Mortimer will probably quit his job at the corporation.

  

8.  As the music played, the dancers glided around the dance floor, creating a lovely picture.

  

9.  Henrietta won't buy a car unless it gets at least thirty-five miles to a gallon of gasoline.

  

10. I usually get a new printer when I buy a new computer.

  

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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