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*GRAMMAR 10.4 PRACTICE (due date: Tuesday, May 10)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. (20 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words to put in the box.
*Do not include any commas or end punctuation in your answer.

2. Identify the subordinating conjunction that begins the adverb clause. (20 points)
*Most of the time, but not always, you will only put one word in the box.

3. Identify the verb, adjective, or adverb that is being modified by the adverb clause. (20 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in the box unless it is a verb phrase.
Sentence #1: When he got off the train, the streets were deserted.
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Adverb Clause: When he got off the train, the streets were deserted. (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: When he got off the train, the streets were deserted.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: When he got off the train, the streets were deserted.

Sentence #2: I will work all day unless I get a call from Dad.
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Adverb Clause: I will work all day unless I get a call from Dad. (7)

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Subordinating Conjunction: I will work all day unless I get a call from Dad.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: I will work all day unless I get a call from Dad.

Sentence #3: I hope Ken will visit us when he is in town.
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Adverb Clause: I hope Ken will visit us when he is in town. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: I hope Ken will visit us when he is in town.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: I hope Ken will visit us when he is in town.

Sentence #4: Plenty of leftovers remain because several people did not come to the party.
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Adverb Clause: Plenty of leftovers remain because several people did not come to the party. (9)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Plenty of leftovers remain because several people did not come to the party.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Plenty of leftovers remain because several people did not come to the party.

Sentence #5: Do not make any noise unless you want to wake the baby.
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Adverb Clause: Do not make any noise unless you want to wake the baby. (7)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Do not make any noise unless you want to wake the baby.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Do not make any noise unless you want to wake the baby.

Sentence #6: Since my horse was ill, I stayed all night in her stall.
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Adverb Clause: Since my horse was ill, I stayed all night in her stall. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Since my horse was ill, I stayed all night in her stall.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Since my horse was ill, I stayed all night in her stall.

Sentence #7: As we approached, the mourning doves fluttered away.
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Adverb Clause: As we approached, the mourning doves fluttered away. (3)

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Subordinating Conjunction: As we approached, the mourning doves fluttered away.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: As we approached, the mourning doves fluttered away.

Sentence #8: The villagers fled the town before the volcano erupted.
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Adverb Clause: The villagers fled the town before the volcano erupted. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: The villagers fled the town before the volcano erupted.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: The villagers fled the town before the volcano erupted.

Sentence #9: After the meeting ended, the mayor met with the press.
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Adverb Clause: After the meeting ended, the mayor met with the press. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: After the meeting ended, the mayor met with the press.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: After the meeting ended, the mayor met with the press.

Sentence #10: If you cannot stop fighting, study in separate rooms.
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Adverb Clause: If you cannot stop fighting, study in separate rooms. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: If you cannot stop fighting, study in separate rooms.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: If you cannot stop fighting, study in separate rooms.

Sentence #11: Because she could not choose, Juliet bought both books.
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Adverb Clause: Because she could not choose, Juliet bought both books. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Because she could not choose, Juliet bought both books.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Because she could not choose, Juliet bought both books.

Sentence #12: Nell will not skate on the lake until she tests the ice.
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Adverb Clause: Nell will not skate on the lake until she tests the ice. (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Nell will not skate on the lake until she tests the ice.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Nell will not skate on the lake until she tests the ice.

Sentence #13: Move the furniture wherever it looks best.
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Adverb Clause: Move the furniture wherever it looks best. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Move the furniture wherever it looks best.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Move the furniture wherever it looks best.

Sentence #14: Although the dinner was a success, the cook created a mess!
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Adverb Clause: Although the dinner was a success, the cook created a mess! (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Although the dinner was a success, the cook created a mess!

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Although the dinner was a success, the cook created a mess!

Sentence #15: I would like that video when you have finished with it.
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Adverb Clause: I would like that video when you have finished with it. (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: I would like that video when you have finished with it.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: I would like that video when you have finished with it.

Sentence #16: Although Tricia works hard, she always welcomes extra projects.
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Adverb Clause: Although Tricia works hard, she always welcomes extra projects. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Although Tricia works hard, she always welcomes extra projects.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Although Tricia works hard, she always welcomes extra projects.

Sentence #17: Whenever my aunt is in town, she takes me to lunch.
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Adverb Clause: Whenever my aunt is in town, she takes me to lunch. (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever my aunt is in town, she takes me to lunch.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Whenever my aunt is in town, she takes me to lunch.

Sentence #18: He is thinner than he was the last time.
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Adverb Clause: He is thinner than he was the last time. (6)

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Subordinating Conjunction: He is thinner than he was the last time.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: He is thinner than he was the last time.

Sentence #19: Should we go save seats after you buy some popcorn?
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Adverb Clause: Should we go save seats after you buy some popcorn? (5)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Should we go save seats after you buy some popcorn?

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Should we go save seats after you buy some popcorn?

Sentence #20: Do not make a commitment unless you are sure.
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Adverb Clause: Do not make a commitment unless you are sure. (4)

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Subordinating Conjunction: Do not make a commitment unless you are sure.

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Verb/Adjective/Adverb Modified: Do not make a commitment unless you are sure.