Tuesday, 26 November 2019

8:30 7/10 Adverb clauses Noun clauses

#1 error with adverb clauses
Although it is raining, but we still go for a walk. XXX
Although it is raining, but we still go for a walk. 
Although it is raining, but we still go for a walk.
COMPLEX - adv cl
Although It is raining, but we still go for a walk.
COMPOUND
Because Justin Beiber is very talented, so he is a big star. XXX
Because Justin Beiber is very talented, so he is a big star. COMPLEX- adv cl
Because Justin Beiber is very talented, so he is a big star. COMPOUND

although = though (casual) = even though

Because Justin Beiber is very talented, he is a big star, but I don't think he's that great. COMPOUND/COMPLEX

Because there may be a bus strike tomorrow, commuters are concerned. 
COMMA - The sentence start with 'because' 'when' 'if' or any subordinating conjunctions.

Commuters are concerned because there may be a bus strike tomorrow. NO COMMA


just as - exactly the same time
The car alarm went off just as I was falling asleep.

as you know = common phrase

as - when
I was reading my book as my son was doing his homework.

as ... as
That dog is as big as a bear.
Mariam is as smart as her sister.

as soon as possible asap
Finish your work as soon as possible.
Finish your work as soon as you can.

That example is the same as what I said.
the same as
Your son looks the same as/like his grandfather.

She runs as quickly as a panther.

when - question
When do you get off work? SIMPLE
When you get off work, let's go grab a coffee. COMPLEX
He devastated his marriage when he cheated on her. COMPLEX - adv cl
When he cheated on her, he devastated his marriage.

where - one place
I told her where the library is. noun clause
wherever - any place
He follows me wherever I go.

You can live where you want.
You can live wherever you want.


where -adverb clause



COMPLEX
adverb clause
noun clause
adjective clause

COMPOUND
, SOBA
; however,

'as though' similar to 'as if'
He talk to me as if I'm stupid.


NOUN CLAUSES
verbs - think, feel, believe, know, understand, remember, see, dream, imagine, 
say

'that' 'why'

Sarah thinks that there will be a strike tomorrow.
I think that we will have a cold winter this winter.
I think that it is a very tricky situation.
I think that we should postpone our quiz.
I remember that day when you came to my house. adj cl
I remember that you will be late today.
I think that it will be more effective if you repeat the vocab within 72 hours.

Maria said that she will be late tomorrow.
I said that I like Justin's Beiber's singing.

I know that the work is difficult.
She knows that her husband is cheating on her.
He knows that his wife is always right.

The dog knows who his master is.
The dog knows that he is a guard to the family.

The little kid knows that Xmas is coming.
I believe that you didn't study.


USAGE of adverb clause "when" and noun clause "when"
How is it being used?
She went home when the store closed. adv cl
I don't know when the library will open. n cl


how
I don't know how I can fix it.
She doesn't know how she can buy a house in Vancouver.
Maria doesn't know how to speak German.
I told her how she can open a bank account. v.cl.
I told her how to open a bank account.

I know what you mean. I understand what you are saying.
I know what the problem is.
I don't know what to do. I don't know what I should do.

Maryam remembers when her son was born. ncl
Joe doesn't remember where he left his keys.

She did say when she will get here tomorrow.























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