Underline the adverb clause in the following sentence.

An adverb clause serves the same purpose as an adverb. That means it tells us something about the time, place, manner, cause, effect or purpose of the action in the main clause.

1. You can do whatever you want.

2. He fled so that he would not be found.

3. He behaves as if he was mad.

4. Because you have broken the law, you will be punished.

5. As he was not there, I could not talk to him.

6. If you smoke, you will fall ill.

7. He finished first though he started late.

8. Will you wait here until I return?

9. Just as he entered the room, the clock struck nine.

10. They live where the climate is good.

11. Put on your coat because it is cold.

12. If you make a promise, you should keep it.

Answers

1. You can do whatever you want.

2. He fled so that he would not be found.

3. He behaves as if he was mad.

4. Because you have broken the law, you will be punished.

5. As he was not there, I could not talk to him.

6. If you smoke, you will fall ill.

7. He finished first though he started late.

8. Will you wait here until I return?

9. Just as he entered the room, the clock struck nine.

10. They live where the climate is good.

11. Put on your coat because it is cold.

12. If you make a promise, you should keep it.