Eng mix adverb clauses

ESL - English as a Second Language (subject)
EAL - English as an Additional Language (subject)
ELL - English Language Learners (person)

COMPLEX SENTENCES
* adverb clauses
because, if , when
Because it is raining, S V.
Because it is raining, she cancelled the field trip.
She cancelled the field trip because it is raining.
She cancelled the field trip, because it is raining.
, because - not a good style for me, detail , not a big deal, personal style
Commas are very personal. Some people use a lot of commas; some people use very little.

She cancelled the field trip, for it is raining. COMPOUND - very unusual to use 'for', very formal and old-fashioned

since - 2 meanings - reason, time
Sheila will miss the party since she has to work.
Sheila has lived in Canada since 1968.
Sheila has lived in Canada since she moved here eight years ago.
Sheila has lived in Canada since eight years ago. AWKWARD XXX
Sheila has lived in Canada since for eight years ago.
Sheila has lived in Canada for eight years.
Sheila has lived in Canada for six months.

Sheila has lived in Canada since last year/ June/2018.

although  / even though  / though  -same meaning
Sarah wants to go see a movie tonight even though she's tired.
though - sounds a little bit more casual
although  / even though - better for formal writing
tho - texting, XXX, not for school or business writing
bc - because XXX
cause - because XXX 
til - until XXX

even if  if-maybe
even though - already done
even if 
A                                                          B
She won't come to your party even if you ask her nicely.
A is not affected by B

Michelle will finish her homework even if she is tired.
Michelle will finish her homework even though she is tired.
I will marry her even if you disapprove.
I am going to buy a new phone even if I can't afford it.
I am going to buy a new phone even though I can't afford it.

Dave will call you even if he is busy.
Dave will call you even if he will be busy. XXX

Because it is raining, my father will not go to work.
My father will not go to work. independent clause, complete sentence
Because it is raining dependent clause


since / ever since
ever since - time, suggests a long time
We have been waiting for the bus since 12:20.
We have been waiting for the bus ever since 11:45.

Mary has lived in Canada since she moved here in 2019. time
Mary has lived in Canada ever since she moved here in 1996. a long time
Joan has played ping pong ever since she was in elementary school.

before/after - time
The kids do their homework before supper. SIMPLE
The kids do their homework before they eat supper. COMPLEX - adverb clause

supper - more relaxed, lobster supper
dinner - more formal, wedding dinner, Xmas dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, turkey dinner, lobster dinner, banquet,

fish chowder - milk,cream,butter,potato,carrot,bacon fish soup
baking powder biscuits

Are you a baker? It's an art and a science.

while/ when - time, different meaning
when - at one time
while- two things happening at the same time
when - Mary called me when she got home.
while- Mary was watching a movie while her brother was playing video games.
I have been learning English while I have been working at the store.
The teacher was teaching us while the truck was making  a lot of beeping sounds.
Elsa was cooking enchiladas while she was talking to her sister, Lorena.

nevertheless COMPOUND ; 
Mohamed works a lot and is always tired; nevertheless, he is almost always cheerful.






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