Thursday, 22 February 2018

E11 More adverb clauses

The family will accept your decision wherever you live in Toronto or Vancouver. XXX

The family will accept your decision no matter if you live in Toronto or Vancouver.

The family will accept your decision whether you live in Toronto or Vancouver.

whether - A or B

whether or not -yes/no
The family will accept your decision whether or not you decide to live in Vancouver.

The family will accept your decision whether or not you decide to live in Vancouver or Toronto. XXX

The family will accept your decision whether or not you decide to live in Vancouver or Toronto.


now that - because, after waiting
The baby is happy now that he has a bottle of milk.

His sister likes Vancouver now that she has a good job.

Maria likes to take vacations now that she has extra money.

He likes to go to school now that he is a top student. COMPLEX now that

He liked to go to school, but now he hates to go to school. COMPOUND now

Your wife is not angry now that you brought her a luxury bag.

The little boy is not scared of being in his room alone now that he has a night light.


now that - shows a turning point

Jook Liang is much more cheerful now that she has a "bandit prince" (p?), Wong Bak.

in case - preparation

You should save some money every month in case you lose your job.
I left some food in the oven in case you are hungry.

I left some food in the oven if you are hungry.

You can call me if you feel bad.
I put my number into your phone in case you have to call me.
We should get a first aid kit, water, medicine, a radio, some blankets, some canned or dried food, and some survival equipment in case there is an earthquake.

You should do English 12 just in case you decide to go to college.

Bring your jacket just in case it rains.




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