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Identify and reduce the adverb clauses

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#Time #clauses #subordinate

While I was going to work, I saw something unusual. (Adverb clause)

While going to work, I saw something unusual.

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After I finish the work, I’ll join you guys. (Adverb clause)

After finishing the work, I’ll join you guys.

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We are definitely going to start our business after we leave this job. (Adverb clause)

We are definitely going to start our business after leaving this job. (Adverb clause)

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Since I was taking my class, I couldn’t pick up your phone. (Adverb clause)

Taking my class, I couldn’t pick up your phone. (Adverb clause)

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Before you were an actor, you were a humble man.

Before being an actor, you were a humble man.

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Before I was a rich man, I used to sleep on streets.

Before being a rich man, I used to sleep on streets.

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After we finished the match, we had a big party.

After finishing the match, we had a big party.

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Before we entered the hall, we revised all the chapters.

Before entering the hall, we revised all the chapters.

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