because when if
until
I will wait for you until you finish your work.
if/even if
A B
She will come to your party if you invite her.
B affects A
A B
She will not come to your party even if you invite her.
B does not affect A
I will go to Canada even if/even though you don't want me to.
subtle, nuanced
Sarah will buy a new iphone even if/ even though she can't really afford one.
as if
She spends money as if she were a millionaire.
were- not the truth, imagination, subjunctive mood
My dog runs around the park as if the devil were chasing him.
My son can't sit still as if he has ants in his pants.
I feel as if I'm coming down with a cold.
She feels as if the teacher doesn't like her.
as much as
as ... as ... ellipsis
as ADJ as
as tall as She is as tall you (are).
My dog is as smart as your cat (is).
He is as handsome as Justin Beiber (is).
She is as rich as Croesus.
as long as
The snake is as long as your arm.
as long as - if, serious things
We can get some ice cream if you're free later.
You should marry Jack as long as/if you are sure about it.
As long as you doing your best, I'm happy.
if only - dreaming, imagination, not real
I would play in the NBA
Sarah would buy a house if only she won the lottery.
Shera would study at Langara
"Not if, but when."
in order that
Michele is saving her money in order that she can go on vacation to Japan.
in order to - much more commonly used
Michele is saving her money in order
so that
Michele is saving her money so that she can go on vacation to Japan. COMPLEX
Michele is saving her money, so she can go on vacation to Japan. COMPOUND
so ... that ... ellipsis
so cold that It was so cold that we couldn't do outside.
I am so tired that I can't keep my eyes open.
I am so busy that I can't go to your party.
Sarah was so busy today that she couldn't eat her lunch.
so ADJ that
Maria is so anxious that she has trouble doing tests in class.
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