In which sentence is the underlined clause an adverb clause modifying a verb? a. digging wherever miners thought there was gold has left yukon full of old mines. b. today's dig lasted longer than the one yesterday. c. the yukon entered canadas confederation after a gold rush brought 100,000 people to the territory. d. the tired miners wanted to relax after the work day ended.

The correct answer is B, "Today's dig laster longer than the one yesterday."

An adverb clause is a dependent clause that usually modifies a verb, but can also modify an adjective or another adverb. Adverb clauses are usually introduced using words including: after, although, as, as if, before, because, if, since, so that, than, though, unless, until, when, where, and while. In this cause, the adverb clause is introduced by the word than.

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

answer: do

the 'italicized phrase' is a noun clause that is used as a direct object.