Name: ___________________________ Adverb Clauses in Sentences n adverb clause, like all clauses, has a verb and usually a subject. It is connected to the rest of the sentence with a subordinating conjunction, such as because , when , if , or although . Because Ait contains a subordinating conjunction, the adverb phrase is a dependent clause: it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It functions much as a single word adverb does: modifying a verb; adjective; or another adverb. However, an adverb clause may also modify an entire clause or phrase. It describes where, when, why, how, or how much something is happening. Example 1: Although it was late, Jane continued to read her book. The adverb clause is Although it was late . The subordinating conjunction is Although . The adverb clause tells when Jane was reading. Underline the adverb clause in each sentence below. Then, state if the sentence is complex or compound-complex. 1 . Because no one was home, the thieves robbed the house. 2 . If Perry calls, please tell him I am on my way, but I may be a bit late. 3 . Jose climbed the stairs after he finished his dinner; however, the 90 flights nearly killed him. 4 . We played on the beach until the sun set. 5 . You should visit the monument before you leave town. 6 . Farah was listening to music while she did her homework and studied for the test. 7 . On a cold day the dogs stayed in their kennel where it was warm but longed to play in the sun. 8 . Though it was not her job, Abby took out the trash. Examples from A Tale of Two Cities Directions: For each of the sentences below, underline the adverb or adjective clause. Then, rewrite each complex sentence to make it compound-complex, using correct punctuation. 1. When his host followed him out on the staircase to light a candle, the day was coldly looking in through its grimy windows. Compound-Complex: _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Mr. Darnay presented his love for Lucie while they were sitting under the plan-tree. Compound-Complex: _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The arm of the golden giant in the hall was not more steady than he was when he stopped under it to remark to them that he was not yet proof against slight surprises. Compound-Complex: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Monseigneuer had been out a little supper last night where the Comedy and the Grand Opera were charmingly represented. Compound-Complex: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. They had said little though they had been there a long time. Compound-Complex: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Examples from The Book Thief 1. If they killed him tonight, at least he would die alive. Compound-Complex ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Evidently, the mayor’s wife was shocked when she saw her again. Compound-Complex _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. After a miscarriage pause, the mayor’s wife, who had a forlorn look, edged forward and picked up the book. Compound-Complex _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. She could almost taste the words that stacked up around her. Compound-Complex _______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ .