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Mastering american english part 9

Wherever possible, the exercises have been so constructed as to make them suitable for either oral or written practice. Whenever possible, teachers should try to employ both methods of instuction. Repetition is, of course, extremely valuable and important in building automatic control over sentence structure. | 225 INTRODUCTION TO ADVERB CLAUSES In the following sentences indicate 1 the simple subject and verb for the entire sentence and 2 the simple subject and verb for the dependent adverb clause in italics. Notice carefully how these clauses are used to show result place time etc. REASON OR PURPOSE 1 Carl left for home early because he had to study. 2 Since Mr. Fox was sick he had to cancel the appointment. 3 I sent the letter airmail so that he would get it right away. RESULT 4 I couldn t hear the speaker so 1 moved to the fiirst row 5 The man spoke so rapidly that I couldn t understand him. 6 I had such a wonderful time that Ỉ didn t want to go home. OPPOSITION 7 Ralph bought that used car although we advised him against it. 8 Although he s 65 years old Mr. Cole is still an active man. COMPARISON 9 The weather is better today than it was yesterday. 10 There are as many students in this class as there are in that one. VLKCE. 11 Would you please put the book where it belongs. 12 Our dog Saki usually goes wherever he wishes to go. 13 Wherever we went we seemed to see very interesting things. TIME 14 The Browns saw the Eiffel Tower when they were in Paris. 15 When I visited Pome I saw the famous Coliseum. 16 George and I will wait right here until you get back. 17 Before the secretary leaves she will put the letters on your desk. CONDITION 18 I will give Mr. Anderson your message if I see him tomorrow. 19 If I had had enough time I would have gone to the meeting with you 148 SHOWING REASON OR PURPOSE 226 Choose because since or so that as the connecting word for the dependent clause in each sentence. Study the first five examples carefully. rte worth 1 Bill needs some money so that he can buy a new suit. oisalj 2 Bill needs some money because he wants to buy a new suit Sa 3 I moved to the front row so that I could hear the speaker. 3 4 J moved to the front row because I couldn t hear the speaker. 5 Since I couldn t hear the speaker I moved to the front row. 6 I borrowed