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👉 A CLOSER LOOK 2
Grammar
Complex sentences with adverb clauses of time
💡 Remember!
- A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Example: The roads were slippery when it rained.
independent clause dependent clause
- An adverb clause is a dependent clause.
- An adverb clause of time shows when something happens. It is usually introduced by time connectors: before, after, when, while, till / until, as soon as,...
Example: As soon as they arruve, we'll have lunch.
- Read the sentences and write I.C if the underlined clause is an independent clause or D.C if it is a dependent clause.
Example: You must be carefull when you cross the street. D.C
1. I'll wait for you here until you get back. ______
2. Make sure you lock the door when you go out. ______
3. You must get a permit before you build a campfire at a national park. ______
4. Don't use too much water while you are having a shower. ______
5. As soon as my friends come, we will pick up rubbish on the beach. ______ - Choose A, B, or C to complete each sentence.
1. I was not at home _____ he came to see me yesterday.
A. when B. until C. as soon as
2. We called the foret guard unit _____ we saw the bush fire.
A. as soon as B. while C. until
3. I went straight to the gym _____ I left home.
A. while B. before C. after
4. You can stay with us _____ you find a suitable place to stay.
A. as soon as B. before C. until
5. We cleaned uo everything at the campsite _____ we left.
A. until B. before C. while - Match the clauses in the two columns to form complex sentences.
1. We will clean up the beach a. until he made a successful light bulb. 2. Don't forget to turn off the lights b. as soon as it stops raining. 3. You have to show your ticker c. while I'm cooking the soup? 4. Can you help me lay the table d. before you go out. 5. Thomas Edison kept trying e. when you get on the train.
(Page 76) - Combine each pair of sentences, using the conjunction in brackets.
1. I arrive at the sattion. I will call you right after. (as soon as)
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2. Many Vietnamese women wear conical hats. They work in the field. (when)
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3. My father taught me how to use the computer. Then he bought one for me. (before)
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4. Nick is reading a novel. Jack is reading a cartoon. (while)
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5. The tornado hit. There were only a few houses left standing. (After)
______________________________________________________________________ - GAME Matching game
Work in two groups, A and B. Group A write main clauses. Group B write adverb clause of time.
Do they match? Are there any funny sentences?
