Ever wonder how to make your sentences more detailed and interesting? That’s where adverb clauses come in! These helpful little groups of words tell us when, why, how, or under what conditions something happens. Our Adverb Clause Worksheets are here to help you practice using these clauses with confidence and creativity. Whether you’re showing cause, time, condition, or contrast, these exercises will sharpen your grammar and make your writing shine!
Adverb Clause Worksheets
1. Rewrite each sentence by adding a suitable adverb clause (e.g., because, when, although, if, so that, while, etc.).
Answer key:
| # | Rewritten Sentence with Adverb Clause |
|---|---|
| 1 | I stayed home because I was sick. |
| 2 | She went to bed early so that she could wake up on time. |
| 3 | We canceled the picnic because it was raining. |
| 4 | He always takes an umbrella in case it rains. |
| 5 | They studied hard so that they would pass the exam. |
| 6 | I’ll call you later when I get home. |
| 7 | She couldn’t join us although she really wanted to. |
| 8 | I won’t go to the party if I don’t finish my work. |
2. Draw a line to match each main clause with the correct adverb clause.
Answer key:
| # | Match | Full Sentence Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | I stayed home because I wasn’t feeling well. |
| 2 | e | She smiled although she was tired. |
| 3 | h | You won’t pass the test unless you study. |
| 4 | j | He took a coat in case it got cold. |
| 5 | d | I’ll call you when I finish work. |
| 6 | a | They went inside because it started to rain. |
| 7 | g | We ate lunch before we went to the park. |
| 8 | b | He didn’t come even though he was invited. |
| 9 | i | I exercise every day while the baby was sleeping. |
| 10 | c | She studied hard so that she could get a good grade. |
Adverb Clause Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Direction
Complete each sentence using an adverb clause from the word bank. Use each clause only once.
Word Bank
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because I was tired
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when the bell rang
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although it was raining
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if you study hard
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before we left the house
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while she was sleeping
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since he missed the bus
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so that she could win
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after they finished dinner
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unless you call me
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I went straight to bed ______________________.
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The students ran outside ______________________.
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He was late ______________________.
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______________________, we checked the doors.
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Don’t leave ______________________.
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She kept reading ______________________.
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We waited ______________________.
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______________________, she trained every day.
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You won’t understand the lesson ______________________.
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She didn’t go outside ______________________.
Answer Key
| # | Correct Adverb Clause |
|---|---|
| 1 | because I was tired |
| 2 | when the bell rang |
| 3 | since he missed the bus |
| 4 | before we left the house |
| 5 | unless you call me |
| 6 | while she was sleeping |
| 7 | after they finished dinner |
| 8 | so that she could win |
| 9 | if you study hard |
| 10 | although it was raining |
Exercise 2: Adverb Clause to Phrase
Direction
Rewrite each sentence by changing the adverb clause into a phrase (e.g., using a participial phrase). Be sure the new sentence keeps the original meaning and remains grammatically correct.
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After she finished her homework, she went out to play.
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Because he didn’t set an alarm, he woke up late.
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Since I had no money, I stayed home.
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While he was walking to school, it started to rain.
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Because she was feeling sick, she skipped class.
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When they heard the news, they started crying.
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Although she had studied, she felt nervous.
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After he had eaten lunch, he took a nap.
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While I was waiting for the bus, I read a book.
Sample Answer Key
| # | Rewritten Sentence Using a Phrase |
|---|---|
| 1 | Having finished her homework, she went out to play. |
| 2 | Not setting an alarm, he woke up late. |
| 3 | Having no money, I stayed home. |
| 4 | Walking to school, he got caught in the rain. |
| 5 | Feeling sick, she skipped class. |
| 6 | Hearing the news, they started crying. |
| 7 | Having studied, she felt nervous. |
| 8 | Having eaten lunch, he took a nap. |
| 9 | Waiting for the bus, I read a book. |
Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer
Direction
Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentence meaningfully and form a grammatically correct adverb clause or adverbial structure.
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The music was ………… loud that we couldn’t hear each other.
A. such B. very C. so D. too -
He spoke ………… that everyone listened carefully.
A. so clearly B. such clearly C. very clearly D. too clearly -
The question was ………… that nobody could answer it.
A. very difficult B. so difficult C. such difficult D. difficult so -
It was ………… performance that the whole audience stood up and clapped.
A. so amazing B. very amazing C. such an amazing D. too amazing -
She ran ………… that she arrived 10 minutes early.
A. so fast B. such fast C. too fast D. very fast -
They had ………… fun that they forgot the time.
A. so B. such a C. such D. very -
It was ………… a hot day that we stayed indoors.
A. so B. such C. very D. such -
I arrived ………… early that no one else was there.
A. such B. too C. so D. very -
It was ………… long journey that we were exhausted.
A. such B. so a C. such a D. very -
He’s ………… talented that he won the national contest.
A. such B. so C. very D. enough
Answer Key
| # | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. So | “so + adjective + that” |
| 2 | A. so clearly | “so + adverb + that…” |
| 3 | B. so difficult | “so + adjective + that…” |
| 4 | C. such an amazing | “such a/an + adjective + noun” |
| 5 | A. so fast | “so + adverb + that…” |
| 6 | C. such | “such + uncountable/plural noun” |
| 7 | D. such | “such a hot day…” → requires “such” |
| 8 | C. so | “so early that…” |
| 9 | C. such a | “such a + adjective + singular noun” |
| 10 | B. so | “so + adjective + that…” |
Exercise 4: Identify Adverb Clauses
Direction
Underline the adverb clause in each sentence and label its type:
(time, cause, condition, contrast, result, purpose)
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She stayed home because she had a fever.
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I’ll call you when I get back from work.
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Although it was raining, we played soccer.
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He works hard so that he can support his family.
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If you practice every day, you’ll improve quickly.
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The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
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We waited until the movie started.
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Since he missed the train, he arrived late.
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Even though she was tired, she kept working.
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I’ll bring a jacket in case it gets cold.
Answer Key
| # | Adverb Clause | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | because she had a fever | Cause |
| 2 | when I get back from work | Time |
| 3 | Although it was raining | Contrast |
| 4 | so that he can support his family | Purpose |
| 5 | If you practice every day | Condition |
| 6 | that I couldn’t drink it | Result |
| 7 | until the movie started | Time |
| 8 | Since he missed the train | Cause |
| 9 | Even though she was tired | Contrast |
| 10 | in case it gets cold | Condition |
Dig deeper: Types of Adverbial Clauses with Useful Examples