Adverbial Clauses

 

UNDERSTANDING ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

1. What is the function of an adverbial clause?

a) Modify a noun
b) Modify a verb
c) Modify an adjective
d) Modify an adverb

Answer: b) Modify a verb

2. Which of the following is an adverbial clause indicating time?

a) Because
b) Although
c) When
d) Since

Answer: c) When

3. Identify the adverbial clause in the sentence: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

a) Although it was raining
b) We went for a walk
c) It was raining
d) For a walk

Answer: a) Although it was raining

4. What does the adverbial clause in "He works hard so that he can succeed" express?

a) Cause
b) Purpose
c) Contrast
d) Condition

Answer: b) Purpose

5. Choose the correct adverbial clause in the sentence: "I will study unless you come back."

a) I will study
b) Unless you come back
c) You come back
d) Come back

Answer: b) Unless you come back

6. Identify the type of adverbial clause in the sentence: "She sings as if she were an angel."

a) Time
b) Comparison
c) Condition
d) Cause

Answer: b) Comparison

7. What type of adverbial clause is present in the sentence: "He ran faster than I expected."

a) Time
b) Comparison
c) Condition
d) Cause

Answer: d) Cause

8. Which conjunction is commonly used to introduce a concession adverbial clause?

a) While
b) Although
c) Because
d) Since

Answer: b) Although

9. In the sentence, "I will help you provided that you ask nicely," what type of adverbial clause is "provided that you ask nicely"?

a) Condition
b) Purpose
c) Contrast
d) Time

Answer: a) Condition

10. Choose the correct adverbial clause in the sentence: "I can't go out because it is raining."

a) I can't go out
b) It is raining
c) Because it is raining
d) Go out

Answer: c) Because it is raining

11. What type of adverbial clause is present in the sentence: "She will come if you invite her."

a) Condition
b) Time
c) Cause
d) Purpose

Answer: a) Condition

12. Identify the adverbial clause in the sentence: "Before you leave, please turn off the lights."

a) Before you leave
b) Please turn off
c) The lights
d) Before

Answer: a) Before you leave

13. What type of adverbial clause is present in the sentence: "I'll call you as soon as I get home."

a) Cause
b) Time
c) Condition
d) Purpose

Answer: b) Time

14. Which of the following introduces a consequence adverbial clause?

a) So
b) Although
c) Because
d) When

Answer: a) So

15. Identify the adverbial clause in the sentence: "Even though he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam."

a) He studied hard
b) He didn't pass the exam
c) Even though he studied hard
d) The exam

Answer: c) Even though he studied hard.