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Reduced adverb clauses




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Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using reduced adverb time clauses.
 
For example:
Do you like to read while you are waiting for people?
Do you like to read while waiting for people? 
 
1. Tom doesn't like to listen to music when he's studying.
 
 
 
2. Marianne went to the theater after she had finished her work.
 
 
 
3. When the doctor operated on Jim's mom, he found she was OK.
 
 
 
4. Before you go to the party, please help me clean the kitchen.
 
 
 
5. Do your kids like to run while they are playing?
 
 
 
 
Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using reduced cause-effect clauses.
 
For example:
Because he had studied a lot, he answered the exam with no problems.
Having studied a lot, he answered the exam with no problems. 
 
1. After you have completed all your work, you can leave.
 
 
 
2. Because he is very nice, he helps everyone who asks him for something.
 
 
 
3. Since Jenna wanted to buy a car, she saved money for a long time.
 
 
 
4. Leon completed his Master's degree because he had worked really hard.
 
 
 
5. Since she was mad at me, Torrence didn't invite me to her party.