Adverbial clauses modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, providing information about when, where, why, how, how much, or under what condition something is done. They begin with a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, if, when, while) and contain a subject and a verb. A comma is used after an adverbial clause when it begins a sentence. When the adverbial clause follows the main clause, a comma is generally not needed, unless it adds nonessential information or creates a pause for clarity.
For example: Because it was raining, we stayed inside. (Comma needed)
We stayed inside because it was raining. (Comma usually not needed)
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Subordinating Conjunction | A. A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and acts as an adverb. |
| 2. Adverbial Clause | B. A word that connects an adverbial clause to the main clause. |
| 3. Main Clause | C. A clause that can stand alone as a sentence. |
| 4. Nonessential Information | D. Information that is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. |
| 5. Essential Information | E. Information that is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. |
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the word bank (although, because, if, when, while):
_________ I studied hard, I still felt nervous about the test. She smiled _________ she saw her friend. We will go to the park _________ the weather is nice. He couldn't concentrate _________ the music was too loud. _________ waiting for the bus, I read a book.
Explain a situation where using a comma with an adverbial clause at the end of a sentence would improve clarity, even though it's not strictly grammatically required. Provide an example sentence.
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