Eng10 adverb clauses

SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
adverb cl
adjective cl
noun cl

Adverb clauses
because
if
when

while
whenever
provided that
since
unless
until
so that
so...that
if not
than
as if
if only

as soon as
as soon as possible
Finish your work as soon as possible. SIMPLE
Finish your work as soon as you can. COMPLEX
Joe painted the house as soon as he had some free time.

as long as - if (important)
You can marry that woman as long as you are sure.
Maria can go to UBC as long as she meets the criteria. HIGH-LEVEL NATURAL PRESTIGIOUS

Maria can go to UBC if she meets the criteria.
Maria can go to UBC provided that she meets the criteria.

Quiz tomorrow- adverb clauses

1. tired, so...that
John is so tired that he fell asleep on the bus.

2. qualified, because
Fred didn't get the job because he isn't qualified to drive trucks.

3. job, as long as
He can get the job as long as he gets his licence.

4. so that
She is saving money every month so that she can buy a new Les Paul.

5.so...that
The cat was so scared of the dog that it climbed a tree.
The little boy was so adorable that people always wanted to pinch his cheeks.
The little boy pinched his sister so hard that she cried.

scared (adj)

10. Although it is supposed to snow, she still is going to go for a hike.

the Northshore Mountains

2. When our brother wanted to have a party, we rented a bouncy castle.

3. Even though she doesn't speak English well, she keeps socializing with Canadian friends.

Even though she doesn't speak English well, she makes up for it with her friendly disposition.

8. Let's go whenever you want.

7. She pays a lot for rent because she lives in Vancouver.
She pays an awful lot for rent because she lives in Vancouver.

an awful lot = very much much

awful
awesome - slang great, good
brings awe

Awesome!

9. Even if she invites me, I won't go.

9. While Nancy is an excellent worker, Mario is trying unsuccessfully to do his job.

10. Although Paul never has much money, he pretends to be a millionaire.
Although Paul never has much money, he is always generous with his friends.

4. while = although
While my brother is very tall, I am quite short.
I am pretty short. - talking
It's pretty cold today.