Adverb Clauses Worksheet For Class 8
An adverb clause serves the same purpose as an adverb. That means it modifies the verb in the main clause. There are different kinds of adverb clauses. They are:
- Adverb clauses of time
- Adverb clauses of manner
- Adverb clauses of place
- Adverb clauses of reason
- Adverb clauses of condition
- Adverb clauses of concession
An adverb clause is a subordinate clause. It is introduced by a subordinating conjunction like as, since, because, when, while, though, although, even though, even if, if, whether, unless, until, as soon as, provided that, as long as etc.
Complete the following sentences using an adverb clause.
1. ……………………………………………………., we went out.
2. ……………………………………., I watched a movie.
3. …………………………….., I won’t talk to you.
4. She talks ……………………………………………..
5. ……………………………………. I rushed home.
6. The birds flew away ………………………………………
7. ………………………………….., he went abroad.
8. I couldn’t meet them ………………………………………
9. I will go …………………………………
10. You can borrow my bike …………………………………………
11. …………………………………. they will not take you back.
12. ……………………………………., I felt thirsty.
Suggested Answers
1. Though it was late, we went out. (Adverb clause of concession)
2. As it was a holiday, I watched a movie. (Adverb clause of reason)
3. If you are angry, I won’t talk to you. (Adverb clause of condition)
4. She talks as if she knows everything. (Adverb clause of manner)
5. As soon as received the news, I rushed home. (Adverb clause of time)
6. The birds flew away when they heard the loud sound. (Adverb clause of time)
7. After he finished his studies, he went abroad. (Adverb clause of time)
8. I couldn’t meet them because they had already gone. (Adverb clause of reason)
9. I will go even if you forbid me. (Adverb clause of concession)
10. You can borrow my bike provided that you take good care of it. (Adverb clause of condition)
11. Unless you apologize, they will not take you back. (Adverb clause of condition)
12. As it was a hot day, I felt thirsty. (Adverb clause of reason)
Worksheet 2
Complete the following sentences using an adverb clause.
1. …………………………………………….. give me a call.
2. She loved the song ……………………………………….
3. …………………………….. I would buy a car.
4. ………………………………. she came at once.
5. ………………………………………. it rang again.
6. We had known each other for a long time ………………………………………..
7. I don’t get up early in the morning …………………………………………….
8. She left …………………………………………….
9. …………………………………………………… you would not have failed the exam.
10. You can stay with me ………………………………………………………..
11. We couldn’t swim in the lake …………………………………………
12. ……………………………………….. she is not the right candidate for the job.
Answers
1. When you are ready give me a call.
2. She loved the song because it reminded her of her childhood.
3 .If I had more money I would buy a car.
4. When I called she came at once.
5. As soon as I put the phone down it rang again.
6. We had known each other for a long time when we got married.
7. I don’t get up early in the morning unless there is a good reason.
8. She left as soon as she received the message.
9. If you had studied your lessons thoroughly you would not have failed the exam.
10. You can stay with me provided that / as long as you don’t interfere with me.
11. We couldn’t swim in the lake because the water was too cold.
12. Though she is experienced, she is not the right candidate for the job.