Adverbial Clauses
These words can be found at the beginning of adverbial clauses.Sort them according to the type of adverbial clauses these words begin. In other words, adverbial clauses that start with these words give you what kind of information?(These are on your notes, too!) You'll end up with two (2) of each! TIME After Before PLACE Where Everywhere CONDITION If Unless CONCESSION Though Although REASON Because Since Since _, the sea turtle swam quickly. Your job: fill in the blank to complete an adverbial clause. I've given you the first word (this is what makes it an adverbial clause) as well as an independent clause to complete the sentence. While _, the sea turtles make bubbles. Your job: fill in the blank to complete an adverbial clause. I've given you the first word (this is what makes it an adverbial clause) as well as an independent clause to complete the sentence. Sea turtles don't usually swim near humansunless _. Your job: fill in the blank to complete an adverbial clause. I've given you the first word (this is what makes it an adverbial clause) as well as an independent clause to complete the sentence. Identify the Type of Dependent Clause Match the example to the type of dependent clause. ANYWHERE A SEA TURTLE CAN SWIM, he will go. ADVERBIAL THE FACT THAT SEA TURTLES ARE ENDANGERED is sad. NOUN Sea turtles THAT EAT KELP stay healthy. RESTRICTIVE Sea turtles glide through the water, WHICH LOOKS LIKE FUN. NONRESTRICTIVE Identify the Type of Dependent Clause Match the example to the type of dependent clause. Sea turtles can swim AS LONG AS THEY WANT. ADVERBIAL People WHO SEE SEA TURTLES get excited. RESTRICTIVE People like HOW SEA TURTLES MAKE THEM FEEL. NOUN Sea turtles, WHICH ARE BIGGER THAN YOU'D THINK, are gentle. NONRESTRICTIVE Identify the Type of Dependent Clause Match the example to the type of dependent clause. Tourist, who don't know better, like to touch sea turtles. NONRESTRICTIVE WHY SEA TURTLES AREN'T MORE COMMON is a good question. NOUN EVEN THOUGH SEA TURTLES LOOK SLOW, they can swim quite fast. ADVERBIAL Zoos THAT HAVE TURTLES are the best. RESTRICTIVE