Chapter 25 Exercise 4:
Finding Adverb Clauses

Directions: In the following exercise underline the adverb clause then highlight the word or words it modifies.

After the horses had eaten, Lisa gave them some water.
Many fruits are shipped before they are ripe.
Quentin finished his report sooner than I did.
Fish can get seasisk if they are kept aboard a ship.
As long as I have known him, Jeff has exercised daily.
Bea cannot paint the den until the walls are sanded.
Unless my plans change, I will wait for you at the gym.
I feel safe when the dog is in the house with me.

Question

Chapter 25 Exercise 4:
Finding Adverb Clauses

Directions: In the following exercise underline the adverb clause then highlight the word or words it modifies. 

After the horses had eaten, Lisa gave them some water.
Many fruits are shipped before they are ripe.
Quentin finished his report sooner than I did. 
Fish can get seasisk if they are kept aboard a ship.
As long as I have known him, Jeff has exercised daily.
Bea cannot paint the den until the walls are sanded.
Unless my plans change, I will wait for you at the gym.
I feel safe when the dog is in the house with me.

welshfella · Answer

I believe it is 'before they are ripe'    It modifies 'are shipped'.