Unit 19 grammar presentation

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Unit 19 Grammar Presentation: Adverb ClausesPage 326

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Main Clause Adverb Clause

We watched TV a lot

when the Olympics were on.

Tickets cost more because athletes earn so much.

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Adverb Clause Main ClauseWhen the Olympics were on,

we watched TV a lot,

Because athletes earn so much,

tickets cost more.

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Adverb Clauses of TimeI was a soccer player before I was a football

player.

The coach met with her players

after the game was over.

The fans cheered continuously

while the team was on the field.

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Adverb Clauses of Time

Before I was a football player,

I was a soccer player

After the game was over,

the coach met with her players.

While the team was on the field,

the fans cheered continuously.

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Adverb Clauses of Place

I’ve seen children playing soccer

everywhere I’ve been outside the United States.

Anywhere to go, sports stars are national heroes.

I work out a gym wherever I travel.

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Adverb Clauses of Reason

Since she plays well, I want her on our team.

He was unable to play in the final game

because he had hurt his ankle.

Now that TV covers the games,

billions of people can see the Olympics.

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Adverb Clauses of Condition

Unless the tickets cost too much,

we’ll go to the game next Saturday.

You’ll be comfortable inside the dome

even if it’s cold and raining outside.

Only if she wins the gold medal

will she get a professional contract.

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Adverb Clauses of Contrast

They won the game though they didn’t really deserve the victory.

Although their team is talented,

they just didn’t win.

Swimmers are rarely injured

Whereas hockey players are often hurt.