Adverb Clause Exercises

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Adverb Clauses

I. choose the correct subordinating conjunction to fill the space at the beginning of the
adverb clause.

1) You need proper shoes to go hiking in the mountains ________ the ground is rough
and hard.

A. before

B. so that

C. because

D. even though

2) ________ the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish — it's a mammal.

A. although

B. so that

C. whether

D. after

3) You may get malaria ________ you are bitten by a mosquito.

A. so that

B. if

C. though

D. before

4) We keep our bread in the fridge ________ it doesn't go bad.

A. after

B. so that

C. since

D. although

5) You will have to pay higher insurance ________ you buy a sports car.
A. so that

B. before

C. if

D. although

6) You should give the iron time to heat up ________ you iron your clothes.

A. because

B. before

C. so that

D. although

7) ________ Volkswagen cars are cheap, they last a long time.

A. although

B. in order that

C. after

D. because

8) You shouldn't drive ________ drinking alcohol.

A. in order that

B. if

C. after

D. even though

9) Hockey players wear lots of protective clothing ________ they don't get hurt.

A. after

B. though

C. because

D. in order that

10) The five-cent coin looks very Canadian ________ it has a picture of a beaver on it.
A. so that

B. though

C. before

D. since

II. Complete the sentences with the correct adverbial subordinating conjunctions
"before", "after", "whenever", "while", "until" and "as soon as".

1) I went up to my room to drop off my bags _____________ I checked in.

2) I saw a stranded dolphin _____________ I was walking down the beach.

3) We had better wait here under the tree _____________ the rain slows down a bit.

4) I promise, I will call you soon _____________ we get there.

5) We'd better start our hike back to camp _____________ it gets dark.

6) Don't forget to brush your teeth _____________ you go to sleep.

7) I will let you know _____________ I get any information about your promotion.

8) Don't bother to call me _____________ you have any problem.

9) You should pick up Daniel from work _____________ you finish your dinner.

10) I prefer to drive _____________ I have a chance to travel.

11) You can't go anywhere _____________ you finish your assignments.

12) I didn't know about the accident _____________ I talked to Sam.

13) I called the firefighters _____________ I saw the smoke coming from the forest.

14) I feel homesick _____________ I eat a homemade cake.

15) My hands begin to shake nervously _____________ I am angry.

16) Finish your homework _____________ dinner is ready.

17) I feel much better _____________ taking a shower.

18) Finish your homework _____________ going to bed.

19) The lights went out _____________ I was trying to fix the computer.

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