Orlando Torres

3nd Marketing
BUILDING SENTENCES WITH ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

UNDERLINE THE CONJUNCTIONS AND THE CONNECTOR IN THE SENTENCES BELOW AND ADD
COMMAS WHERE NECESSARY:

1. Although she was ill she went to work.

2. Their car broke down; nevertheless they managed to get to the garage.
3. They wanted to move to a new neighborhood; however they couldn’t afford it.
4. This child is very independent despite his young age.
5. Despite the low price I didn’t buy the suit.
6. We haven’t seen Sue since she came back from her holiday.
7. Jeremy is going to wear a suit in order to look smart.
8. Since the weather was bad we cancelled the flight.

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONJUNCTION OR A CONNECTOR. THERE MAY BE MORE THAN
ONE CORRECT ANSWER:

(TIME)

1.
While
……………………….I was eating, the fire alarm rang suddenly.
2. as soon as
I came ………………………………I heard the news.
3. until
We can wait here ……………………..the rain stops.
4. after
What did you do …………….............leaving school?
5. while
We saw Ann ……………………..we were waiting for the bus.
6. While
………………………you were out, there was a phone call for you.

(PURPOSE)

1. in orden to
I’m learning English ………………………………..get a better job.
2. so that
The drive stopped………………………………….the children could cross the road.
3. so as not to
Tom was hurrying …………………………….miss the train.
4. so that
I turned on the light……………………………they could find the way.

(CONCESSION)

1. Although
………………………………….the weather was cold, she didn’t take a coat.
2. Despite
………………………………….the bad weather, they played the match.
3. despite
She managed very well on her own …………………………….her advanced age.
4. although
John isn’t afraid of driving ……………………………..he had a terrible accident.
5. where as
Peter really enjoys opera…………………………….I hate it.
6. despite
I won’t forgive you ………………………………….your apology.

(REASON OR CAUSE)

1. because of
The world’s climate is changing …………………………………….the greenhouse effect.
2. because
I failed the exam ……………………………..it was very difficult.
3. because of
I always go there ………………………………its low prices.
4. Since
……………………….I haven’t seen Sean for a long time, I’ve decided to give him a ring.
5. Since
……………………….she was busy, I typed all the letters.

(RESULT) –Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean the same-

1. She speaks English well. You would think it’s her native language. (2)
2. The weather was so warm that I didn’t need a coat. (It was …)
3. There were many people. We couldn’t move.
4. The boy was very exhausted. He fell asleep on the bus.

1. She speaks English so well that you would think it’s her native language.
2. It was so warm that I didn’t need a coat.
3.There were so many people that we couldn’t move.
4. The boy was so exhausted that he fell asleep on the bus.
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JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING ADVERBIAL CLAUSES AND GIVING ALTERNATIVE
CONSTRUCTIONS:
Since the colour didn’t suit her, my wife decided not to buy the dress.
1. The colour didn’t suit her. My wife decided not to buy the dress.
2. I broke my leg. I was skiing. I broke my leg while I was skiing.
3. All the seats on the train were taken. We had to stand. Because all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand.
4. My grandfather worked hard all his life. He retired. My grandfather worked hard all his life until he retired.
5. We left rather late. We arrived on time. Although we left rather late, we arrived on time.
6. She is quite fit. She never takes any exercise. Although she is quite fit, she never takes any exercise.
7. She had the best qualifications. She got the job. Since she had the best qualifications, she got the job.
8. They stopped work at 1.00 o’clock. They wanted to have lunch. (Purpose) They stopped work at 1.00 o’clock so that they could
have lunch.
9. We got up early. I didn’t want to be late for work. (Purpose) We got up early so that I wouldn’t be late for work.
10. He won’t listen to me. You’d better try talking to him yourself. He won’t listen to me; therefore, you’d better try talking to him yourself.
11. She likes England very much. She’s looking forward to going home. She likes England very much, but she’s looking forward to
going home.

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH ADVERBIAL CLAUSES :

1. He speaks English much better … (Comparison) He speaks English much better than I do
2. They decided to climb the mountain… (Time) They decided to climb the mountain after the storm passed.
3. We left the car… (Place) We left the car where we could easily find it.
The United Nations Organization was formed to promote peace
4. The United Nations Organization was formed … (Purpose) and security.
5. The book was so boring … (Result) The book was so boring that I couldn’t finish it
6. We went swimming… (Concession) We went swimming even though it was cold.
7. I should be delighted … (Condition) I should be delighted if you could join us.
8. …, I didn’t have time to come.(Reason) Because I was busy, I didn’t have time to come.
9. He arranged to come early … (Purpose) He arranged to come early so that he could help us.
10. As …, that won’t be necessary. (Reason) As you’ve already finished, that won’t be necessary.
11. As…, I met someone I hadn’t seen for years. (Time) As I was walking, I met someone I hadn’t seen for years.
12. He did his job as … (Comparison) He did his job as well as anyone could expect.
13. You should meet me … (Place) You should meet me where we agreed.
14. …, they live very simply. (Concession) Although they have little money, they live very simply.
15. We arranged to hire a coach … (Purpose) We arranged to hire a coach so that everyone could travel together.
16. The men were told that they would be dismissed … (Condition) The men were told that they would be dismissed if they didn’t meet the
deadline.
17.…, the more I like him. (comparison) The more I talk to him, the more I like
him.
18. Provided that …, you will be allowed to join the Society. (Condition) Provided that you meet the requirements, you will
be allowed to join the Society.

FINISH EACH OF THE SENTENCES SO THAT IT MEANS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE
PRINTED BEFORE IT:

1. After the beginning of the opera, latecomers had to wait before taking their seats.
2. Once…
3. We didn’t complain to the waiter about the food because we didn’t want to embarrass our friends.
4. We ……………………………………….so as ……………………………………………………………
5. You will be able to relax soon if we get there as soon as possible.
6. The quicker …
7. We must hurry or we won’t catch the train.
8. Unless…
9. I expected the test to be easier than that.
10. The test wasn’t …
11. The robbery took place in broad daylight, but there seem to have been no eye-witness.
12. Although…
13. The speaker finished his speech although he was constantly interrupted. Despite…
14. His apology may be sincere. However, I don’t think it will be accepted.
15. However…

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COMBINE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING so ... that

. The maths questions are hard. I can only do one of them.

. He is worried about the baby’s health. He takes her to a doctor twice a week.

. Richard is very wealthy. He can afford to buy almost anything he wants.

. The view from the top was magnificent. He didn’t want to leave.

COMBINE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING such ... that

. I’m having a wonderful time here. I don’t want to go home.

. Bali has beautiful temples. Tourists from all over the world come to see them.

. Skiing was a wonderful experience for Janet. She decided to do it again the following month.

. There was a very bright moon when we walked through the desert. The sand looked like snow

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING OF THE ORIGINAL

SENTENCE.

. She is such a good tennis player that she wins all the matches.

She plays tennis so ... well that she wins all the matches.

. This detective story is so good that I can’t put is down.

This is such... a good detective story that I can’t put it down.

. Despite his age, he’s very active.

Although ...he is old, he’s very active.

. I took a cookery course in order to be able to make special dishes. (Result)

... I took a cookery course so that I could make special dishes.

. Although the jacket was expensive, he bought it.

He bought the jacket in spite of ... the high price.

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 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING YOUR OWN WORDS OR IDEAS.

1. prefers rock music.

I’ m very interested in opera whereas my husband ..............................................
2. others are allergic or simply don’t like animals.
Some people love pets. However, ................................................................................................
3. they didn’t have much money
Even though ........................................................................, they went on holiday anyway.
4. lose weight and improve her health
Anna stopped eating sweets in order to ........................................................................................
5. the food is excellent and the service is fast.
They always go to that restaurant because ..................................................................................
6. she didn’t study enough
Since...................................................................................., she failed the test.
7. the heavy snow
Because of ........................................................, many people were stuck in town.
8. I can stay fit and reduce my carbon footprint.
I walk to work every day so that......................................................................................................
9. Since the minimum driving age is 18, many teenagers eagerly wait for their 18th birthday to get their license.
............................................................................................

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH ADVERBIAL CLAUSES, USING IN TURN EACH OF THE
CONJUNCTIONS GIVEN:

As …,

When …, the whole family made the decision to emigrate.

1.As the years passed, they became more accustomed to their new surroundings.
Since …, 2.When they lost their house, the whole family made the decision to emigrate.
3.Since they had no other options, they moved to another country in search of a better life.
Although …, 4.Although they were sad to leave their friends behind, they were excited about the new opportunities
abroad.

so that …

You had better repeat your instructions carefully in case …

1.They left early so that they could avoid the traffic. if …

2. You had better repeat your instructions carefully in case
someone didn’t hear them the first time.
3. If you don't finish the project by tomorrow, you'll miss the before …
deadline.
4. We need to submit the application before the office closes for
while …
the day.
5. While they were watching the movie, the power went out.