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Penelope, even though we both love speed walking, could we slow down a bit?

No way! I think because I’m walking with you, I’m walking faster.

Come on, Penelope. Let’s take a break. We’ve been speed walking since 8 a.m.! You’re so competitive! You even wore your medals!

You brought your trophies! You’re out of shape. When we were little girls, we could speed walk all day!

Hey, wait for me! Hey, you know the speed walking rules! If both feet leave the ground, it’s running! You ran!

Anna and Penelope are doing something they both love - speed walking!

They are also using adverb clauses.

Adverb clauses tell us when, why, how, where and under what conditions.

For example, “since 8 a.m.” tells us when.

Adverb clauses are dependent clauses and need an independent clause to make a complete sentence.

Words like before, after, when, because, since, if and even though can signal an adverb clause.

Keep watching for more adverb clauses!

Whew! That was great!

Wow, Penelope, you’re still really fast! Since I’ve been working in an office, my speed walking has been much slower.

You are slower, Anna. Maybe you should hire a personal trainer.

That will be great. As long as the trainer understands speed walking.

Try this company. After you fill out an online application, they will match you to the perfect trainer.

As soon as I get home tonight, I’ll do it! Thanks.

Are you my trainer?

If you’re Anna, then I’m your trainer – Alaskan Albert. Because I’m from Alaskan wilderness, I’m skilled in all outdoor activities of the wild.

That’s great but what about speed walking?

Speed walking? That’s funny! Since I’ve been living in the city, I’ve combined wilderness training with a city workout. I call it “Call of the Wild Parkour!” (He howls like a wolf.)

Okay … but seriously, when do we speed walk?

Your application did not say how funny you are!

No. But it did say that I’m a speed walker! Did you read it? Forget it. We’ll have to cancel.

Why?

We can’t train today because it’s too cold and too windy.

No way! No pain, no gain! When you exercise in really cold weather, you feel alive!

Really? Because right now I just feel cold.

You’re so funny. But seriously, after our training, you will be ready for any extreme physical challenge. Let’s get started!

Anna, even though you’re trying really hard, you’re really bad at Call of the Wild Parkour. (he howls)

I’m bad at Call of the Wild Parkour because I don’t want to do Call of the Wild Parkour! (she howls) I am a speed walker. It’s what I do. It’s part of who I am.

Why didn’t you say something?

I did. Several times! You thought I was joking.

Now I understand. Anna, I can help you., if you follow my advice, I’ll put the speed back in your speed walk.

Go, Anna, go!

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