Reduced Adverb Clauses
Reduced Adverb Clauses
Reduced Adverb Clauses
*See Conjunctions, Transitions, & Subordinators (yellow card) in the Writing Center for more information .
Normal SentenceAfter he finished his homework, Peter went to bed. Reduced SentenceAfter finishing his homework, Peter went to bed. Remember that only sentences with the same subject in both the main clause and the adverb clause can be reduced. If there is a different subject in each clause, the sentence cannot be reduced. ExWhile I was walking home, a frog jumped out of the bushes. IncorrectWhile walking home, a frog jumped out of the bushes. (This sentence is incorrect because it seems like the frog was walking home.)
2. Omit the be form of the verb if there is one. While was driving to school, Betty got a flat tire. I ate breakfast before left for work. (no be)
My dog will run to the street when is given the chance. 3. Change the verb to its present participle form (ing) for the active voice, or leave it as the past participle for the passive voice. While driving to school, Betty got a flat tire. (active voicepresent participle) I ate breakfast before leaving for work. (active voicepresent participle) My dog will run to the street when given the chance. (passive voicepast participle)
*Sometimes adverb clauses of reason (clauses that begin with the conjunction because) can be reduced, but you also have to omit the conjunction. ExBecause she hopes to get a degree in accounting, Cathy went back to school. Hoping to get a degree in accounting, Cathy went back to school.
1. Review the information on this sheet. Then, answer the following questions. When can you reduce adverb clauses? _________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ What are the steps to reducing an adverb clause? a. b. c.
2. Reserve a computer in the lab. Click on the Start AZAR Blue icon (a light blue square) on the desktop. Click I do not wish to save my answers and Next. Then, click Outline and the plus (+) on 18 Reduction of Adverb Clauses to Modifying Adverbial Phrases. You will then see the contents of this unit. Click on and complete Exercise 6. After you submit your test responses, PLEASE ASK A LAB TUTOR TO PRINT THE PAGE THAT HAS YOUR SCORE. DO NOT EXIT THE PROGRAM UNTIL THE TUTOR HAS PRINTED THIS PAGE (FREE OF CHARGE). 3a. Collect some of your graded work. Find and write down FOUR sentences with adverb clauses that can be reduced. Write down the original sentence (with the adverb clause), then reduce the sentence (with a new adverb phrase). 1. a. Original sentence:______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. b. Reduced sentence:______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.
2. a. Original sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. b. Reduced sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. 3. a. Original sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. b. Reduced sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. 4. a. Original sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. b. Reduced sentence: ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. If you do not have your own essay to work with, please complete the supplemental activity below (3b).
1. Kelly always watches TV after she finishes her homework. _______________________________________________________________________. 2. Butter melts quickly when it is heated. _______________________________________________________________________. 3. While they are studying for tests, students should avoid all distractions. _______________________________________________________________________.
4. Before you attend the workshop, you must first register in person or by phone. _______________________________________________________________________. 5. Peter has received many job offers since he finished his degree. _______________________________________________________________________. 6. Because he lacks the money to buy a car, Dan has to take the bus to work. _______________________________________________________________________.
4. Review: Sign up to see a tutor on the DLA Walk-in list. During your session with a tutor, discuss your work to demonstrate your understanding of reduced adverb clauses. Refer to your own graded writing (or the completed activity) and explain to the tutor strategies that you used to create sentences with reduced adverb clauses. Students signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Tutors signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________
IMPORTANT NOTE: All the activities (3) in this DLA must be completed in their entirety before meeting with a tutor and receiving credit. If your instructor wants evidence of this completed DLA, return this form to him or her with the tutors signature included.