牛津英语试用版unit grammar (ii).pptVIP

An adverbial clause describes a verb (in the main clause) and says when, why, how, where, etc. something happens. An adverbial clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction. Example: John Dancer’s trouble began as soon as he walked into the Dragon Hotel with his friend, Charlie. We can put some of the adverbial clauses of time, reason or concession at the beginning or the end of a sentence, e.g., We use … Examples when Mozart started writing music when he was only four. before Mr Brown had worked in a bank for a year before he came here. after He left the classroom after he had finished his homework. while While my wife was reading the paper, I was watching TV. as We always sing as we walk. since Mr Green has taught in that school since he came to China. until They walked until it was dark. Simon didn’t leave home until his father came back. as soon as I will write to you as soon as I get home. If the main verb in the main clause is in the simple future tense, the main verb in the adverbial clause is usually in the simple present tense. We use … Examples because I didn’t go to school yesterday because I was terribly ill. Since Since everybody is here, let’s begin our meeting right now. As As you are in poor health, you should not stay up late. We use … Examples though Though we have grown up, our parents treat us as children. although Although he is rich, he is not happy. Remember: though and although have the same meaning. We do not use but together with though or although. A A newspaper reporter interviewed John after the fire. Part of the interview is given below. Choose the right conjunctions to complete it. Reporter Mr Dancer, can you tell me whatproblems you had in the Dragon Hotel? John (1)______________ I walked into the hotel, my problems began. They told me my dog Charlie was not allowed to stay there. Reporter Why do you have to take Charlie everywhere? John Charlie is my eyes (2)______________ I am blind. Reporter What happened that night? Joh