EF6 Main and subordinate clauses

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4.      We can’t leave unless it stops raining.

          Unless it stops raining, I can’t go home.

It stopped raining.

          We won’t have our picnic unless it stops raining.

          We can’t go for a picnic unless it stops raining.

IF

          We can go for a picnic if it stops raining.

ADVERB CLAUSES

I drink coffee when I feel sleepy.

When I feel sleepy, I drink coffee.

*** He was late because the bus broke down.

Because the bus broke down, he was late.

ADVERB CLAUSE AFTER MAIN CLAUSE- STYLE

Due to the increased price of housing in Vancouver, and because the Bank of Canada interest rate is due to rise in the short term, I will continue to rent. HARD TO FOLLOW

I will continue to rent due to the increased price of housing in Vancouver and because the Bank of Canada interest rate is due to rise in the short term. EASIER TO FOLLOW

**

The plane was late due to bad weather.

The plane was late because of bad weather.

**

It was due to arrive at 6 PM.

It was supposed to arrive at 6 PM

**

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As long as you are sure about your goal, you can work hard to achieve it.

You should marry that girl if you love her.

          You should marry that girl as long as you love her.

7.      I decided to buy the shoes even though they weren’t the right ones.

          Even though it wasn’t the right one, I still chose this blue-coloured/ blue dress.

10.    If I were as good-looking as you, I would be a model.

I would have a better job if I were as good-looking as you.

7.      I liked that dress even though it wasn’t the right one.