Answers for introducing adverbial clauses and conjunctions: A3-08W

Insert a conjunction in the middle of each sentence.

Exercise 1.

From this list choose one different conjunction for each sentence.

While     although     if     so     when     because    before     where     after

   

1.    Aldo speaks perfect English ___because______ he lived in England until he was ten.

2.    I always clean my teeth at night ___before______ I go to bed.

3.    Billy’s parents promised  him a new computer for Christmas ___if______ they had enough money.

4.    It’s illegal now to use a mobile phone __while_______ you are driving your car.

5.    We spent the afternoon on the beach ___after______ driving all morning to get to the seaside.

6.    Cynthia’s missed a lot of school this term,  ___so_____ she’s got really behind with her schoolwork.

7.    He drives me crazy sometimes, ____although____ he is my best friend.

8.    The lions prefer to drink  ___where______  the river is a little bit wider.

9.    I’ll tell you the story of the book ____when_____ I’ve had time to finish it.

 

Exercise 2

Now write the verb which the adverbial clause refers to, followed by the conjunction which you have chosen to follow it..

Example:

0. Sheila doesn’t eat… because…

00. I was buying… when…

 1. Aldo speaks…because…

2. I always clean…. before…

3. Billy’s parents promised… if…

4. …to use… while…

5. We spent… after…

6. Cynthia’s missed… so…

7. He drives me crazy…although…

8. …to drink… where…

9.  I’ll tell you… when…