The kids do their homework after supper.- prep phrase
The kids do their homework after they eat/finish/have supper.- adv cl
since- because, from a time
She has been very happy since she moved to Florida.- time
She is very happy since she has a new job.- because
ever since- suggests a long time
I have lived in Vancouver ever since I moved here in 1978.
She has been waiting for the bus ever since she got to the bus stop 30 minutes ago.
while
I was reading a book while she was washing the dishes from the big party.
I was reading a book
if
He will go to your party if you apologize to him.
even if
He will not go to your party even if you apologize to him.
I won't buy the bicycle even if it's on sale.
provided that- simlar to 'if' very important situations
You can get a NEXUS card provided that you pass the security check.
in order that
Melissa is saving her money in order that she will be able to go to Europe.
in order to- more natural
Melissa is saving her money in order to go to Europe.
if only- dream, not going to happen
I know that Gong Li would marry me if only she would be my Facebook friend.
if only- dream
If only I could get into UBC, I could become a doctor.
if- hopeful, realistic
If I can get into UBC, I can become a doctor.
as...as
She can run as fast as her brother (can).
just as- exactly when
She opened the door just as her phone rang.
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