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English Grammar Practice Test: Adverb Clauses
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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb. It modifies a separate element within a sentence.  Adverb clauses provide information about verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. They can be used to show time (temporal clauses) or cause (causal clauses).  Here are some examples of adverb clauses: "While I was fishing last year, I caught a fish". "After we finished hiking for the day, we took a nap". "Before the movie ended, the man in the front revealed the murderer". "Tabbie Swift, while she is my best friend, will never be my oldest friend".  Adverb clauses are connected... Show more
English Grammar Practice Test: Adverb Clauses
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1. Identify adverb clause of cause/reason used in the given sentence from the options given.
Sita was worried about attending the meeting tomorrow since she had not prepared the files for it.
2. The adverb clause of time in the given sentence is _____
Don’t submit the answer paper till the exam time ends.
3. The word ‘turn off’ is the adverb clause of time in the given sentence. State whether this statement is true/false.
Before you leave, turn off the fan and lights.
4. The word ‘that you will survive’ is the adverb clause of place in the given sentence. State whether this statement is true/false.
I am sure that you will survive wherever you go.
5. Identify the adverb clause of time used in the given sentence from the options given.
Rahul ran to his mom as soon as he came home.
6. The adverb clause of purpose in the given sentence is _____
The man went to the house so that he can have a meeting with his boss.
7. Identify the adverb clause of place in the sentence given.
Tharun took a week off at the office and went to Delhi, where his parents stay.
8. Identify the adverb clause of condition in the sentence given.
Unless Farhan quits smoking he will not recover from lung infection.
9. Find the adverb clause of comparison in the given sentence.
The Gulab jamun was as sweet as I thought it would be.
10. Identify adverb clause of concession used in the given sentence from the options given.
She booked the tickets for the show even though it was expensive.
11. The adverb clause of cause/ reason in the given sentence is _____
Dheena was not given a rise in his salary so he decided to file a complaint.
12. Identify adverb clause of comparison used in the given sentence from the options given.
The girl in the blue dress is taller than my sister.
13. The word ‘even if is the adverb clause of concession in the given sentence. State whether this statement is true/false.
The score would have been even if I had hit a goal.
14. What is the adverb clause of cause/ reason in the given sentence?
He rejected the offer as a manager at the leading company since the company’s location was far away from his hometown.
15. The word ‘as his mother’ is the adverb clause of comparison in the given sentence. State whether this statement is true/false.
The boy is as sweet as his mother.
16. Identify the adverb clause of result/consequence used in the given sentence from the options given.
The building near the church was so old that no one was ready to buy it.
17. The word ‘too bright to’ is the adverb clause of result/consequence in the given sentence. State whether this statement is true/false.
It was a sunny day and the sky was too bright to see with naked eyes.
18. Identify the adverb clause of concession in the given sentence.
Mithila went to the party although her father forbade her from going.
19. Identify the adverb clause of cause/ reason used in the given sentence from the options given.
Because her mom is a doctor, she couldn’t find time to go on a family vacation.
20. Identify the adverb clause of result/consequence in the sentence given.
Tharun spoke so silently that even the person sitting next to him could not hear his voice.
21. The adverb clause of place in the given sentence is _____
The man went to the house where he had a meeting with his boss.
22. The adverb clause of condition used in the below sentence is _____________________
Unless you prepare well, you will not clear the exam.
23. The adverb clause of time used in the below sentence is _____________________
The show will start after the chief guest arrives.
24. Identify the adverb clause of cause/ reason in the sentence given.
Tejas did not come to the birthday party today as he felt sick.
25. Identify the adverb clause of purpose in the sentence given.
Tharun should talk silently about the trip lest his parents might hear about the plan.