Mihai ION Basic English Syntax

COMPLEX SENTENCES (Adverbial Clauses)

Adverbial Clause of TIME Introduced by after, as, before, once, immediately, since, till/until, when(ever), while, now (that), as/so long as, as soon as, no sooner... than, hardly/scarcely... when where, wherever (just) as, like, how [informal] [as/such/the same...] as, [more/less...] than, as if/though Examples As I entered the room, I saw the great picture facing me. Once he had bought a house, he never sold it. When he died, many hitherto unknown poems were discovered. They had no sooner got on the train than it left. He lived where he liked. He painted wherever he happened to be. He will do (just) as you told him. I wish I could paint like he did. Do it how you want. She was as rich as she was famous. They heard such a noise as they had never heard before. He left for school the same time as I did. Mark was more intelligent than we had expected. Kate talks as if/though she were a teacher. The more I try, the less I seem to achieve. As/Since Tom often forgets things, his wife gave him a list. I got up at ten this morning because I couldnt sleep all night. Open the window so that she may get some fresh air. Buy one of these paintings now, in case they get more expensive. He took a taxi lest he should miss the train. I would have spoken to Ann if I had seen her yesterday. Unless they are looked after, they will deteriorate. You could buy one, provided you had the money. Suppose they found a will now, what would happen? Whether you like his work or not, you cant deny its power. He was so clever that he became a rich man. This is such a marvellous picture that Im lost in admiration. It was hot, so (that) we opened the windows.

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COMPARISON

REASON

the + comp..., the + comp: as/since, because

PURPOSE

so that, in order that, in case, for fear, lest

CONDITION

if, unless, on condition (that), as/so long as, provided/providing (that), suppose/supposing (that), whether... or

RESULT

so/such... that, so (that)

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CONCESSION

(al)though, while/whilst/ whereas, even if/though, adj/adv + as/though, whoever/however/..., no matter what/who/..., irrespective of what..., in spite of/despite what..., much as

Although/Though he was Spanish, he spent most of his life in France. While/Whilst I dont really like modern art, I find his work impressive. He was rich in his lifetime, whereas many artists die in poverty. Old though he was, he continued to paint. Much as I admire him, I dont like all his work. Whoever may come, show him in. No matter what the subjects were, his books sold. Irrespective of what he may say, you must agree with him. In spite of/Despite what happened, they continued to believe in their chances.