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Adverb Clause

Every adverb clause begins with a subordinate conjunction.

Some examples of subordinate conjunctions would be when, since, before, although, until…

Adverb clauses modify the main verb in the sentence, adjectives and other adverbs.

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After he raised his rifle to his shoulder, he he squeezed the trigger immediately.squeezed the trigger immediately.

The student left the room The student left the room before the bell before the bell rang.rang.

He enjoys camping in the woods more He enjoys camping in the woods more than you dothan you do

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Although he heard the hiss of the snake, Although he heard the hiss of the snake, he still could not see it until he moved the he still could not see it until he moved the pile of wood.pile of wood.

The kite rose quickly into the air as soon The kite rose quickly into the air as soon as the gusty wind hit its face. as the gusty wind hit its face.

Conclusion

Adverb clauses must have a subject and a verb.

The first word in an adverb clause is the subordinate conjunction.

If the sentence begins with an adverb clause, use a comma after it.

Note: memorize the subordinate conjunctions on page 477 of the textbook.