ADVERB CLAUSE Comp 1 LAP 2 Adverb Clause

ADVERB CLAUSE Comp 1 LAP 2

Adverb Clause ◦ Page: 157 ◦ What they do: acts as adverbs ◦ …to what: main verb of sentence ◦ What they begin with: subordinating conjunction ◦ Commas: 1. usually, no 2. but, it starts the sentence and the sentence is longer than four words, then yes ◦ Distinguishing Characteristics: ◦ Other/Restrictions: often confused with prep. phrases

Subordinating Conjunctions (p. 157) ◦ After ◦ If ◦ Although ◦ In order that ◦ As ◦ Provided that ◦ As if ◦ Since ◦ As long as ◦ That ◦ As much as ◦ Though ◦ As soon as ◦ Unless ◦ As though ◦ When ◦ Because ◦ Whenever ◦ Before ◦ Where ◦ Even though ◦ Which ◦ Except that ◦ While

Examples of Adverb Clause ◦ Whether you like it or not, you have to go to bed now. ◦ If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score. ◦ Unless you run fast, you will miss the bus. ◦ Write your own: ◦ _________________________________

Identify Adverb Clauses ◦ Highlight any/all adverb clauses within your writing prompt. ◦ With a partner, share/read your writing prompt from today’s class. ◦ Exchange papers. ◦ Using a different color highlighter, underline any/all adverb clauses. ◦ Discuss with your partner. ◦ If time permits, students may volunteer to share their prompt paragraph.