Question

practice a identifying how adverbial clauses function
read each sentence. then, circle the verb or verb phrase that is modified by the underlined
adverbial clause.
example: before we started our work, the teacher explained the lesson.
answer: before we started our work, the teacher explained the lesson.

1. i will arrive as soon as i can.
2. after she finishes her homework, she can

leave.

1. until you read the book, you should avoid

spoilers.

1. after the rain, the air smells fresh and clean.
2. mom is driving me to the dentist so that i can

get a filling.

1. whenever i procrastinate, i regret my choice.
2. because i did not sleep well last night, i am

sluggish today.

1. while you run errands, i will clean the house.

Explanation:

An adverbial clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. In each sentence, we identify the verb or verb phrase that the underlined adverbial clause modifies.

1. The adverbial clause "as soon as I can" modifies the verb "will arrive".
2. The adverbial clause "After she finishes her homework" modifies the verb "can leave".
3. The adverbial clause "Until you read the book" modifies the verb "should avoid".
4. The adverbial clause "After the rain" modifies the verb "smells".
5. The adverbial clause "so that I can get a filling" modifies the verb "is driving".
6. The adverbial clause "Whenever I procrastinate" modifies the verb "regret".
7. The adverbial clause "Because I did not sleep well last night" modifies the verb "am".
8. The adverbial clause "While you run errands" modifies the verb "will clean".

Answer:

1. will arrive
2. can leave
3. should avoid
4. smells
5. is driving
6. regret
7. am
8. will clean