Adverbial Clause

Conjunctions of Time

1. The new policy will not take effect ___ all employees are trained on the updated procedures and guidelines provided by the HR department.

 
 
 
 

2. The customers waited patiently in the lobby ___ the store manager resolved the issue with the payment system.

 
 
 
 

3. _____ the new software is installed, the team will be able to access additional features that will enhance their productivity.

 
 
 
 

4. The employees were instructed to leave the building immediately _____ the fire alarm sounded to ensure everyone’s safety during the drill.

 
 
 
 

Conjunctions of Condition

5. The company will implement the new policy _____ all employees agree on the changes and their potential impact on daily operations.

 
 
 
 

6. The project can proceed smoothly _____ everyone involved fulfills their responsibilities and follows the established timeline for completing their assigned tasks.

 
 
 
 

7. You cannot submit the application ___ you complete all the required fields and provide the necessary documentation.

 
 
 
 

8. ___ the project proposal is approved by the board, the team will start working on its implementation immediately.

 
 
 
 

Conjunctions of Concession

9. ___ the weather was unfavorable, the outdoor event continued as planned with contingency measures in place.

 
 
 
 

10. _____ the team encountered several challenges during the development phase, they managed to deliver the project on time and within budget.

 
 
 
 

11. _____ the employees were fully aware of the risks, they volunteered to participate in the pilot program to test the new safety protocols.

 
 
 
 

12. The management approved the proposal _____ it was significantly over budget, recognizing its potential to generate substantial long-term benefits for the organization.

 
 
 
 

Conjunctions of Reason/Purpose

13. The project deadline was extended _____ several team members were unable to complete their tasks due to unexpected technical difficulties.

 
 
 
 

14. _____ the company had achieved its quarterly goals, management decided to allocate additional resources for future projects to ensure continuous growth.

 
 
 
 

15. The CEO introduced a new communication system _____ employees across different departments could collaborate more effectively and complete tasks with higher efficiency.

 
 
 
 

16. _____ the training program focuses on practical skills, participants are expected to gain hands-on experience that directly applies to their professional roles.

 
 
 
 

Reduced Adverbial Clauses

17. _____ approved by the board of directors, the budget proposal was implemented immediately to ensure the timely execution of the new project.

 
 
 
 

18. _____ their tasks ahead of schedule, the team members were praised for their efficiency and dedication to meeting organizational objectives.

 
 
 
 

19. _____ the necessary skills, the applicants stood a better chance of being selected for the competitive internship program offered by the multinational company.

 
 
 
 

20. _____ closely monitored by the supervisor, the new employees felt more confident in handling their assigned responsibilities and achieving the expected performance standards.

 
 
 
 

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